Moundsville, West Virginia


Background History

Whitegate Cemetery is located in Moundsville, West Virginia on Fourth Street.   It is probably more than 100
years old and is the final resting place for prisoners from the West Virginia Penitentiary, unclaimed by anyone.
Some of those buried in Whitegate died from electrocution and hanging, but many died of natural causes.

Investigation 04/19/2012 (2pm - 4pm Investigators -- #2) -- Evidence -- None reported

Data recorded on investigation -- Digital Photography (#120 pics), IR Digital Photography (#180 pics)

Whitegate Cemetery Photo Album