Historical Marker
Thomas Ayers
Historical marker location:
155 North Mercer Street, Berkeley Springs, West Virginia
( Marker is at the intersection of Independence Street and North Mercer Street, on the right when traveling west on Independence Street.)
Lot #103.
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.