About this property
The West Virginia Penitentiary, located in Moundsville, West Virginia is now a withdrawn and retired gothic-style prison that operated from 1866 to 1995.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 as a tourist attraction, museum, training facility, and filming location.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 96000987. It was listed on September 18, 1996.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was West Virginia State Penitentiary listed on the National Register?
West Virginia State Penitentiary was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 18, 1996.
What type of historic resource is West Virginia State Penitentiary?
West Virginia State Penitentiary is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for West Virginia State Penitentiary?
The period of significance for West Virginia State Penitentiary is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1866.
Can I research the history near West Virginia State Penitentiary?
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