Bill Withers

Historical marker location:

102 Smoot Ave, Beckley, West Virginia

( Marker is on South Fayette (West Virginia Route 3) near Mool Avenue, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 2021

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.