West Virginia Penitentiary
Inscription
Established, 1866. A prison for men and women convicted of felonies until prison for women was established at Pence Springs, 1947. Capital criminals were hanged here, 1889-1950. Electric chair used until death penalty was abolished, 1965.
Location
Address900 block of Jefferson Avenue, Moundsville
CityMoundsville
CountyMarshall
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.807880, -80.709440
Sources
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