St. Marys

Historical marker location:

216 S Pleasants Hwy, St. Marys, West Virginia

( Marker is at the intersection of 3rd Street / South Pleasants Highway (West Virginia Route 2) and George Street, on the right when traveling north on 3rd Street / South Pleasants Highway.)

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.