Charleston in Kanawha County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

State Capitol

Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2011

1. State Capitol Marker

Inscription. Constructed of buff Indiana limestone and lined with Imperial Danby marble from Vermont, the State's Capitol is considered one of the world's superb examples of Italian Renaissance architecture. Designed by the internationally prominent Cass Gilbert and dedicated on June 20, 1932 by Governor William G. Conley as "a monument to West Virginians of yesterday, today, and tomorrow", this magnificent Capitol cost $10,000,000.

Erected 1985 by West Virginia Historic Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1919.

Location. 38° 20.332′ N, 81° 36.843′ W. Marker is in Charleston, West Virginia, in Kanawha County. It is on Greenbrier Street (West Virginia Route 114) near Washington Street E. Located 1 block south of I-64/77. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charleston WV 25311, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

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and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Limestone • Sandstone • Silica (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Coal (about 300 feet away); Oil (about 300 feet away); West Virginia 20th Century Congressional Medal of Honor Awards (about 300 feet away); Brines & Rock Salt (about 300 feet away); Natural Gas (about 300 feet away); West Virginia Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away); Timber (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. the relationship, study marker shown.

State Capitol and Marker, seen westside at grounds image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, May 18, 2011

2. State Capitol and Marker, seen westside at grounds

State Capitol's golden dome image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, May 18, 2011

3. State Capitol's golden dome

State Capitol seen from Greenbrier Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, May 18, 2011

4. State Capitol seen from Greenbrier Street

State Capitol image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, October 3, 2009

5. State Capitol

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, October 3, 2009

6. State Capitol

State Capitol and Lincoln Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, May 18, 2011

7. State Capitol and Lincoln Statue

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State Capitol Marker at right, seen along Greenbrier Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, May 18, 2011

8. State Capitol Marker at right, seen along Greenbrier Street

Photographed by Mike Stroud, May 19, 2011

9. State Capitol

Photographed by Mike Stroud, May 18, 2011

10. 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.

State Capitol grounds image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, May 18, 2011

11. State Capitol grounds

Here stands an 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 June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 680 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 26, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 5, 6. submitted on October 5, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 7, 8, 9. submitted on May 26, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 10, 11. submitted on May 30, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.