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West Virginia Penitentiary

Established, 1866, A prison for

men and women convic...

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Results for West Virginia Penitentiary

West Virginia Penitentiary

Established, 1866, A prison for

men and women convicted of

felonies until prison for wom-

en was established at Pence

Springs, 1947. Capital criminals

were hanged here, 1889-1950.

Electric chair used until death

penalty was abolished. 1965.

Marker is on Jefferson Avenue south of 8th Street, on the ...

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