Veterans Memorial

Historical marker location:

Grafton, West Virginia

( Memorial is at the intersection of West Wilford Street and Upper Wilford Street, on the left when traveling south on West Wilford Street.)

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.