Beverly Cemetery

Historical marker location:

367 Main St, Beverly, West Virginia

( Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (West Virginia Route 55/92) and Cemetary Lane, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.)

Civil War 1861-1865. ➝.

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.