Thomas Asbury Roberts

Historical marker location:

Reedy, West Virginia

( Marker is on Parkersburg Road (West Virginia Route 14) just north of Liverpool Road, on the left when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 2019

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.