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| − | '''Moundsville''' is a city in [[Ohio Valley]].
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| | [[Image:West_Virginia_-_Moundsville_-_Adena_Mound.jpg|350px|right|Adena Indian Mound]] | | [[Image:West_Virginia_-_Moundsville_-_Adena_Mound.jpg|350px|right|Adena Indian Mound]] |
| | + | '''Moundsville''' is a city in [[Ohio Valley]]. It is the county seat of [[Marshall County (West Virginia)|Marshall County]]. It was originally chartered in 1832. It is the location of Grave Creek Mound and three other Adena Indian Mounds. Moundsville is located in a very historic part of West Virginia and has a beautiful downtown and parks. |
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| − | | + | Located on WV Route 2, very close to the Ohio River. |
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| − | | + | *'''Grave Creek Mound''' Archeology Complex, Jefferson Ave., Moundsville. One of the largest and most famous burial mounds built by the Adena Indians. Construction took place 250-150BC. It is mesured 69 feet high and 295 feet in diameter at its base. Adjacent to the Delf Nora Museum. |
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| | [[Image:West_Virginia_-_Moundsville_Prision_-_Closed.jpg|200px| | | [[Image:West_Virginia_-_Moundsville_Prision_-_Closed.jpg|200px| |
| | right|Moundsville Penitentiary]] | | right|Moundsville Penitentiary]] |
| − | *Tour Moundsville State Penitentiary [[http://www.wvpentours.com/]], 818 Jefferson Ave., Moundsville, WV. PH:304.845.6200 - Established 1866 - Location of electric chair until banned in 1965. | + | *Tour '''Moundsville State Penitentiary''' [[http://www.wvpentours.com/]], 818 Jefferson Ave., Moundsville, WV. PH:304.845.6200 - Established 1866 - Location of electric chair until banned in 1965. |
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