- Originally part of Virginia, West Virginia achieved statehood in 1863, and Charleston was nominated as the state capital in 1870, but it was not approved by.
- The West Virginia State Capitol building is considered by many to be the most visually stunning capitol building in the country.
- Charleston is the capital and largest city of the State of West Virginia. It is located at the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha Rivers in Kanawha County.
- Designed by renowned architect Cass Gilbert, the West Virginia State Capitol sits along the Kanawha River in Charleston.
- West Virginia State Capitol is a townhall in Kanawha Boulevard East 1900 in Charleston.
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- The classical-style West Virginia State Capitol occupies a scenic site facing the Kanawha River. It is among the most impressive buildings in Charleston.
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- Three years later, in June 1863, West Virginia became the 35th state in the Union, and Charleston became finally West Virginia's capital in 1877.
- During the Civil War, West Virginia became the 35th state on June 20, 1863, after seceding from the confederate state of Virginia.