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The Moundsville State Penitentiary, built in 1867 (during the Cival War Era) has been called both one of the Most Haunted Places in America.. and one of the top 500 places to visit while traveling. Although our official report has not been completed, we can assure you that if you visit the prison after dark.. you will experience some sort of Phonomenon. Moundsville is located in the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia near Wheeling. The prison itself is built next to an old Indian Burial Mound, from which the city takes it's name. Could this be the reason for so many sightings?

The prison is home to what we believe to be numerous Residual Hauntings. Residual Hauntings are best explained as a replay of a particular tragedy. Whenever a tragedy occurs, energy is released. At times this energy is triggered, and the result is a replay of the event itself.
There have also been reports of Poltergeist Activity within the walls of Moundsville. One report in particular, claims that an entrance gate turns itself periodically.. as if new prisoners were still arriving at the prison. (which closed in 1995!)
The prison has been a home to thousands of the country's most notorious criminals. Charles Manson, himself, spent some time there.. and requested on numerous occassions to be sent back to Moundsville to serve his time. It has also been a place where horrible crimes have been committed. Murder, torture, suicide, rape, and well over 90 executions have all added to the energy in the prison. Visual sightings, sounds of slamming cell doors, screams, and phantom footsteps are all seen and heard here. If you visit the prison, be sure to check out the "Sugar Shack," and the Chapel. (reportedly the 2 most haunted areas of the prison!)

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