Nancy Hanks

Historical marker location:

New Creek, West Virginia

( Marker is on Nancy Hanks (County Route 6/2) 0.5 miles south of Penneroil Road (County Route 6/1), on the left when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 1933

The West Virginia State Penitentiary in Moundsville, West Virginia, operated from 1866 to 1995, and was known for its harsh conditions and numerous executions. The prison is now a tourist attraction and offers tours of the facility.