Zona Heaster Shue was born in the mountains of West Virginia. Raised around Richlands, Zona never left Greenbrier County in her short lifetime. Greenbrier County is spread out over a th… Read More
Former site of the Death House and Gallowsat WV State Penitentiary. After the death penaltywas abolished, the space was turned intobasketball courts for the North Hall rec yard.The second ha… Read More
The art of photography has been around for over a century now, but the average image you’ll encounter in your day-to-day life is probably taken on a smartphone within the last year or… Read More
Cell Block at WV State Penitentiary, ca 1912Source: WV History on ViewThe West Virginia State Penitentiary is one of the most haunted locations in the Mountain State, if the not the country… Read More
Back in December, Sharon Osbourne was rushed to the hospital while filming a paranormal show with her son, Jack Osbourne. Today, Travel Channel released the trailer for Jack Osbourne’… Read More
Philadelphia is a historic and culturally rich city in the northeastern United States. As one of the oldest cities in America, Philadelphia holds a prominent place in the nation’s foun… Read More
Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure in the most thrilling places? Look no further than the United States, a country brimming with heart-pounding destinations that will leave you cra… Read More
Located in the heart of the United States, the Show-Me State state offers a rich tapestry of history, natural beauty, and vibrant culture. Whether you’re exploring the Ozark Mountains… Read More
FDSL Commissioners Rea and Wrenn (1977) Comment by Rebus:As a little kid, Rea felt he was living in a better world when he was playing baseball or watching cartoons on television… Read More
The West Virginia State Penitentiary is one of the most notorious prisons in US history. This is where the most dangerous criminals were imprisoned. But the rising crime rate in the 20… Read More
Crotty St. Highlighted in Blue withRotary Park off to the LeftSource: Google MapsRecently, I've been perusing some of the older books on my bookshelf, and I came across an interesting story… Read More
Ladies' Cell at the WV State Penitentiaryat Moundsville ca 1924Source: WV History on ViewSure, it looks a little cramped, but overall, the women's cells at the WV State Penitentiary at Mound… Read More
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The US is full of a diverse set of people, cultures, and landscapes. For this reason, it is possible to experience so much variety when visiting cities across the country. There… Read More
The former West Virginia State Penitentiary at Moundsville, West Virginia, in Marshall County, was a castellated gothic-style prison in operation from 1876 until 1995. It is now a tourist at… Read More
Are you a globetrotter? Do you like when your blood runs cold and the hair on the back of your neck stands up? If so, then you may be one of those tourists who get a certain kick out of expl… Read More
Insane Asylums (now known as mental hospitals) were institutions that housed the “insane” under the general belief that institutionalizing mentally ill people was the correct for… Read More
Recap: Memories from 2021 It’s a good idea to take a moment each year and review all that happened. The new year is right around the corner (tomorrow), so we should reflect a bi… Read More
On March 14, seventeen-year-old Olivia Kiger-Camilo of West Virginia was airlifted to WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital in Morgantown.
The life-long dancer had first noticed some pain i… Read More
West Virginia houses six stand-alone federal prisons and six federal prison camps. Each of these West Virginia federal prisons is overseen by the Mid-Atlantic Regional Office. In total, 7,81… Read More
Theresa Racer and Brian Clary of Spectral Research and InvestigationPhoto by April MorganA couple of weeks ago, I was honored to take part in the first annual West Virginia Paranormal T… Read More
The USA is a very vast country and has so much to explore, so it is difficult to list the best places to visit. Many USA destinations are known for their history, many for glamour and fun. T… Read More
WV State Capitol 1885-1921Source: WV History on ViewBefore Charleston's East End became home to our beautiful and impressive modern gold domed capitol building and complex, the seat of West… Read More
Do you like getting scared? Do you go out and search for ghosts or paranormal activity? Don’t worry, a lot of people like searching for these spooky things this time of year. … Read More
As I watched the clever "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" on TV and polished off my lunch, I thought of Carole Kass, a friend who was the longtime movie critic at the Richmond Times-Dispatch. She… Read More
When it comes to haunted places in the US, we normally instantly
think about Salem, the place where it is said ghosts still roam free following
the 1692 witch-hunting hysteria.
We can be… Read More
In celebrating this being my 200th post on KozmoPhotos.com I wanted to do something a little different and special. Below you will find 200 places to visit in the United States. Each state w… Read More
Do you know how to find out if someone’s in jail? Just thinking about it is daunting. Where do you even start? Just a few decades ago, you had to call around to jails and… Read More