The stories of Marshall County, WV
8 narrated audio stories from across Marshall County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
West Virginia Penitentiary
Where West Virginia Sent the Condemned
How Moundsville became the state’s center of punishment and execution.
West Virginia Penitentiary
When Moundsville’s Walls Couldn’t Hold
A prison riot that exposed years of pressure inside Moundsville’s stone fortress.
Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex
Where a Mound Became a Museum
An ancient burial mound grew into a public gateway to Ohio Valley Native history.
Prabhupada's Palace of Gold
A Palace of Devotion in Appalachia
How a hand-built devotional tribute became an Appalachian landmark.
West Virginia Penitentiary
Why the Penitentiary Looks Like a Fortress
A prison built to project power, permanence, and control.
Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex
The Hill Raised by Many Hands
An ancient mound reveals a community building memory in earth.
Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex
When Curiosity Tunneled Into Grave Creek Mound
A famous mound, an 1838 dig, and the cost of digging the old way.
Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex
The Mound That Named a Town
A giant earthwork shaped a town and a national argument.
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