Corricks Ford

Historical marker location:

Parsons, West Virginia

( Marker can be reached from Main Street (U.S. 219), on the right when traveling east.)

Retreat Becomes Disaster. The First Campaign.

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.