James C. McGrew

Historical marker location:

111 East Main Street, Kingwood, West Virginia

( Marker is on East Main Street (West Virginia Route 7) 0.1 miles west of Morgan Street, on the right when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 2015

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.