Hughes Ferry / Bridge

Historical marker location:

Mount Nebo, West Virginia

( Marker is on Old U.S. 19 just east of U.S. 19, on the left when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 2006

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.