Charleston in Kanawha County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
State Capitol
Photographed By Shane Oliver, August 8, 2021
1. State Capitol Marker
West Virginia's Capitol first located in Wheeling, 1863; moved to Charleston, 1870; back to Wheeling, 1875; and finally to Charleston, 1885. It was located two miles west until destroyed by fire, 1921. Present building was completed in 1931.Erected 1972 by West Virginia Department of Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.
Location. 38° 20.12′ N, 81° 36.748′ W. Marker is in Charleston, West Virginia, in Kanawha County. Marker is on Kanawha Boulevard just west of California Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charleston WV 25311, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Abraham Lincoln (a few steps from this marker); Zero Mile Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); Abraham Lincoln Walks At Midnight (within shouting distance of this marker); Booker Taliaferro Washington
Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 18, 2011
2. State Capitol Marker seen along Kanawha Blvd looking west
In 2019 the nearby Abraham Lincoln marker replaced this marker, reusing its pole. This marker was moved a few yards west.
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Photographed By Michael Sean Nix, October 3, 2009
3. State Capitol
Photographed By Shane Oliver, August 8, 2021
4. View of the West Virginia State Capitol Building
Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 18, 2011
5. State Capitol
The act of Congress admitting West Virginia to conditional statehood was approved by President Lincoln on December 31, 1862. The condition having been completed with, on April 20, 1863. He proclaimed West Virginia a state in the union from and after sixty days from that date, or June 20, 1863.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 18, 2011
6. State Capitol Anna Jarvis, Founder of Mothers Day
Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 18, 2011
7. State Capitol , Robert C. Byrd, U.S. Senator
Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 18, 2011
8. State Capitol , West Virginia Quarter display
features New River Gorge Bridge 2005
Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 18, 2011
9. State Capitol - Bust of Native Son T.J. "Stonewall" Jackson
Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 18, 2011
10. State Capitol - South Grounds, Executive Mansion
Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 18, 2011
11. State Capitol Grounds
American Elm sapling,
an offspring of the lone
"Survivor Tree" of the
April 19,1995
Oklahoma City bombing
of the federal building.
It was presented
to First Lady Gayle C. Manchin
and the people of the
State of West Virginia in 2006
by Oklahoma
First Lady Kim Henry.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,210 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 12, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 2. submitted on May 20, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 3. submitted on October 5, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 4. submitted on August 12, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on May 20, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 11. submitted on May 22, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
