Rosser's Raid

Historical marker location:

335 Main St, Beverly, West Virginia

( Marker is on Main Street (West Virginia Route 92) just north of Cemetery Lane, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 2017

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.