Lewis' Expedition

Historical marker location:

Kermit, West Virginia

( Marker is on U.S. 52, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 1975

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.