Central Ohio Railroad

Historical marker location:

1226 Water St, Wheeling, West Virginia

( Marker is on Water Street, 0.1 miles south of 12th Street, on the right when traveling south.)

Wheeling - The Gateway West. River Rail Road.

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.