Violence, murder, and executions helped West Virginia Penitentiary earn a harrowing distinction during its 119 year history. It was one of the most violent prisons in the United States, according to the United States Department of Justice. But, despite the notorious facility shutting its doors permanently in 1995, the spirits of the prisoners, who died within those walls, are said to still roam the grounds.

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Address:

West Virginia Penitentiary
818 Jefferson Avenue
Moundsville, WV 26041
304-845-6200
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