Samuel Washington

Historical marker location:

Berkeley Springs, West Virginia

( Marker is at the intersection of South Mercer Street and Fairfax Street (County Road 9/9), on the left when traveling south on South Mercer Street.)

Lot #42.

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.