The West Virginia Penitentiary, located in Moundsville, West Virginia is now a withdrawn and retired gothic -style prison that operated from 1866 to 1995. The site is now being maintained …

Built in 1866 and decommissioned in 1995, this former state penitentiary now offers day tours, paranormal investigations, escape rooms, a haunted house in October, and large events in our …

Now serving as a tourist destination, this former prison once was housed some of the most notorious inmates in all of the country. This ominous gothic structure, built in 1876, stopped …

The West Virginia State Penitentiary is a National Historic Landmark at Moundsville, West Virginia, in Marshall County. Built in 1866, this Gothic Revival fortress, the first penal institution …

Aug 18, 2025 · Though often called The Moundsville Prison, Its formal name is The West Virginia Penitentiary, and its history is long, perhaps too long. After West Virginia gained statehood in …

The Gothic-style West Virginia Penitentiary opened in 1867 with 840 cells for men and 32 for women. Legend has it that Moundsville was given the choice between the penitentiary and the …

From executions and riots to ghost tours and training events, the West Virginia Penitentiary in Moundsville, WV, has seen it all. Here's how this retired prison keeps pulling in new crowds …

The West Virginia Penitentiary, more commonly known as the Moundsville Penitentiary, is an imposing structure located at 818 Jefferson Avenue, Moundsville, WV. It was built in 1866 and …

Built in 1866 and in operation until 1995, this prison offers 90-minute guided tours of the facility from April 1, through November 30. Day tours, Paranormal tours, October's haunted house, …

Jul 14, 2025 · Buckle up as we explore its dramatic history, infamous inmates, ghostly tales, and the unforgettable thrill of exploring it after dark. West Virginia State Penitentiary in Moundsville …