Quick Summary:

  • Where is Moundsville located?
    • Moundsville is a city in Marshall County, West Virginia, on the Ohio River. It is part of the Wheeling metropolitan area.
  • What is Grave Creek Mound?
    • Grave Creek Mound is an ancient 62 feet high mound built by the Adena culture, which the city grew around.
  • What is the West Virginia Penitentiary?
    • The West Virginia Penitentiary is a prison located in a magnificent, spooky gothic-style building, operating from 1876 to 1995.
  • What is the Palace of Gold?
    • The Palace of Gold is a sparkling, lavishly decorated palace that was originally designed as a home for the founder of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness.
  • What does the Fostoria Glass Museum showcase?
    • The Fostoria Glass Museum tells the story of the Fostoria Glass Company, founded in 1887, which was once the largest glass company in the country.


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1. West Virginia Penitentiary ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

West Virginia Penitentiary | What to See in Moundsville, West Virginia
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2. Grave Creek Mound ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Grave Creek Mound | What to See in Moundsville, West Virginia
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3. Palace of Gold

Palace of Gold | What to See in Moundsville, West Virginia
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4. Fostoria Glass Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Fostoria Glass Museum | What to See in Moundsville, West Virginia
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5. Vocelli Pizza

Category: Food & Drink
Vocelli Pizza | What to See in Moundsville, West Virginia
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