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Known for the Grave Creek Mound
About Moundsville
Moundsville is a city in West West Virginia and serves as the county seat of Marshall County, located along the Ohio River. It is part of the Wheeling metropolitan area and had a population of 8,122 in 2020. The city’s name comes from the nearby ancient Grave Creek Mound, built by Adena culture people between 250 and 100 BC.
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West Virginia State Penitentiary Tours
The West Virginia State Penitentiary Tours offer a look at the historic Gothic‑style prison that operated from 1866 to 1995 and is now maintained as a tourist attraction, museum, training facility, and filming location. Located at 818 Jefferson Avenue in Moundsville, it provides visitors with guided tours of its former cells and architecture.
The prison's architecture is described as Gothic‑style.
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Best Restaurants in Moundsville
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Best Things to Do in Moundsville
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West Virginia State Penitentiary Tours
The West Virginia State Penitentiary Tours offer a look at the historic Gothic‑style prison that operated from 1866 to 1995 and is now maintained as a tourist attraction, museum, training facility, and filming location. Located at 818 Jefferson Avenue in Moundsville, it provides visitors with guided tours of its former cells and architecture.
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