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 left when traveling south.
Courtesy hmdb.org
