Cabin Remains

Historical marker location:

Cheat Bridge, West Virginia

( Marker can be reached from County Route 250/4, 1.1 miles west of U.S. 250.)

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.