Historical Marker
Webster County Court Square
Historical marker location:
Webster Springs, West Virginia
( Marker is at the intersection of Court Square and North Main Street (West Virginia Route 15), on the right when traveling east on Court Square.)
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.