West Virginia Penitentiary
Prison in Moundsville, West Virginia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about West Virginia Penitentiary?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
The West Virginia Penitentiary is a gothic-style prison located in Moundsville, West Virginia. Now withdrawn and retired from prison use, it operated from 1866 to 1995. Currently, the site is maintained as a tourist attraction, museum, training facility, and filming location.[2]
Quick Facts General information, Type ...
West Virginia Penitentiary | |
---|---|
General information | |
Type | Prison |
Architectural style | Gothic architecture |
Location | Moundsville, West Virginia |
Address | 818 Jefferson Avenue |
Coordinates | 39.91649°N 80.742368°W / 39.91649; -80.742368 |
Current tenants | Moundsville Economic Development Council |
Construction started | 1866 |
Completed | 1876 |
Cost | $363,061 |
References | |
West Virginia State Penitentiary | |
Location | 818 Jefferson Ave., Moundsville, West Virginia |
Area | 19 acres (7.7 ha) |
Built | 1866 |
Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
NRHP reference No. | 96000987[1] |
Added to NRHP | September 19, 1996 |
Close