Wheeling in Ohio County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

First State Capitol

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 31, 2013

1. First State Capitol Marker

Inscription. First Government of West Virginia established here on June 20, 1863 with Arthur I. Boreman as Governor. This building served as the state capitol until 1870 and again from 1875 to 1876.

Erected by Wheeling Area Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1920.

Location. 40° 3.911′ N, 80° 43.197′ W. Marker is in Wheeling, West Virginia, in Ohio County. Marker is at the intersection of Eoff Street (West Virginia Route 2) and 15th Street when traveling west on Eoff Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1413 Eoff Street, Wheeling WV 26003, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named First State Capitol (here, next to this marker); Saint Matthew's Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Dr. John C. Hupp House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kaley Center (about 400 feet away); WV Independence Hall (about 500 feet away); The First Saint Joseph Cathedral (about 500 feet away); To The Defenders of the Union (about 600 feet away); First United Presbyterian Church (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wheeling.

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Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 31, 2013

2. First State Capitol Marker

First State Capitol image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 31, 2013

3. First State Capitol

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 31, 2013

4. First State Capitol

This building, built for the Linsly Military Institute in 1858, was the State Capitol of West Virginia twice. The Restored Government of Virginia also met here for two sessions. The 13th and 15th amendments to the Federal Constitution were ratified here for West Virginia. Later it became the Bertschy Funeral Home.

First State Capitol Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 31, 2013

5. First State Capitol Sign

Today this building houses the offices of Cassidy, Myers, Cogan & Voegelin, labor lawyers.

The Conference Room image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 31, 2013

6. The Conference Room

Inside the First State Capitol.

Governor Arthur I. Boreman image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 31, 2013

7. Governor Arthur I. Boreman

from an image on display in West Virginia Independence Hall

First State Capitol Rug image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 31, 2013

8. First State Capitol Rug

Inside the front door.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 579 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on January 2, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.