General John Echols

Historical marker location:

350 Main Street, Union, West Virginia

( Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 219) and Nota Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.)

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.