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Don't miss the opportunity to experience the shock of what life was like behind the huge, cold walls of the former Moundsville penitentiary. It is in the National Historic Register, and encompasses over 10 acres. This Gothic-style prison was constructed during the Civil War era and remained open until 1995.

PRISION TOURS:
April - November, Tuesday - Sunday, 10:00am - 4:00pm
December through March by appointment only.
Closed on all holidays.
Night and evening tours are conducted on weekends by appointment only.

Adults $8.00, Seniors $7.00, Children $5.00, children under 5 free. Group tours available by appointment.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Marshall County Fair

It's a family tradition! Don't miss the Demo Derby, Comcast Family Day, Truck & Tractor Pulls, Diesel & Semi-Truck Pulls and Live entertainment. Plus, carnival rides, sawmill demo, Grandpa Cratchit and much more! Admission just $6.50, includes parking, rides, shows, etc. Located just off Rt. 2 on 12

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Moundsville Country Club

Course Access: Private
Holes: 18
Reserve Advance Tee Times:

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Festival Of Ideas - Moundsville

10:00am - 9:00pm
Heritage event to promote new educational technology and small home-based businesses. Includes craft shows, annual cook-off, heritage demonstrations and collectibles auction.
Free parking, free admission.
I-70 West to I-470 West take 2

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Moundsville Penitentiary (Prison) Ghost Hunts

At 8 pm on your scheduled night, enter the gates of what was once one of the bloodiest prisons in America for an hour-long guided tour of the facility. At 9

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Moundsville Penitentiary - Dungeon of Horrors (Haunted House)

It's the SCARIEST haunted "Big House" in the area! Join us for a FRIGHTENING night of fun at one of America's most haunted prisons, once housing some of the nation's most dangerous criminals. Many say that their spirits still roam the halls.
This year there will be a maze inside the prison.

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