LOCATION FILE

West Virginia Penitentiary

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Moundsville, WV

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HAUNTING / GHOSTOperated 1876–1995Historic site (tours)TOURS ONLYDOCUMENTEDLEGEND

OVERVIEW

A Gothic Revival former state prison that operated from 1876 to 1995, now preserved for tours.

REPORTED ACTIVITY

Reports across the cellblocks, the "Sugar Shack," and the death-row areas.

VISITING

Daytime historical and evening paranormal tours.

SITE PLAN

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EXTERNAL RESOURCES

Curated references and articles coming soon.

INVESTIGATION RECORD

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HISTORICAL RECORD · 0 CITED ENTRIES

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COMMUNITY EVIDENCE

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GROUP FINDINGS

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