Historical Marker
The Hazlett-Fields House
Historical marker location:
823 Main St, Wheeling, West Virginia
( Marker is on Main Street (U.S. 40) just south of 8th Street, on the right when traveling south.)
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.