WV Independence Hall

Historical marker location:

1528 Market St, Wheeling, West Virginia

( Marker is at the intersection of Market Street (West Virginia Route 2) and 16th Street, on the right when traveling north on Market Street.)

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.