Historical Marker

Frederick Duckwall, Jr.

Historical marker location:
180 South Washington Street, Berkeley Springs, West Virginia
( Marker is on South Washington Street (U.S. 522) south of Warren Street, on the right when traveling south.)

Lot #6.

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.