• The second capitol building of West Virginia was built in 1885 after Charleston was declared the capital city. It burned down in 1921.
  • A fan of state capitols, I seized the opportunity to tour West Virginia’s while in Charleston.
  • Charleston, a town of superlatives, is the capital of West Virginia, U.S., the seat of Kanawha County, and the biggest city in the state.
  • Charleston, established in 1794, is the state capital of West Virginia. With a population of about 49,000 in 2020, Charleston is the largest city in West Virginia.
  • History Lessons at the State Capitol. The West Virginia Capitol Complex is a trip back in time. ... The third version of the West Virginia State Capitol in Charleston.
  • Of note inside the Capitol is the massive chandelier suspended from the top of the dome. Address: 1900 Kanawha Blvd East, Charleston, West Virginia.
  • West Virginia capitol building. ... This map of Charleston shows major roads and streets as well as points of interest in West Virginia's capital city.
  • The classical-style West Virginia State Capitol occupies a scenic site facing the Kanawha River. It is among the most impressive buildings in Charleston.
  • Welcome To Charleston, West Virginia. The Cultural, Recreational, and Business Capital of the Appalachian Mountains. ... Fun In The Capitol City.
  • The West Virginia Capitol Complex is an 18-acre (7.3 ha) historic district located along Kanawha Blvd., E., in Charleston, West Virginia.