Charleston in Kanawha County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
State Capitol
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 year for this entry is 1885.
Location. 38° 21.045′ N, 81° 38.002′ W. Marker is in Charleston, West Virginia, in Kanawha County. Marker is at the intersection of Lee Street East (U.S. 60) and Capitol Street, on the right when traveling east on Lee Street East. Lee Street (u.S. 60) is one-way, eastbound. Capitol Street is one-way, north bound. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 815 Lee Street East, Charleston WV 25301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. World War II Memorial (a few steps from this marker); World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named State Capitol (within shouting distance of this marker); History of Davis Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); State Capitol Annex (about 600 feet away); Kanawha County Public Library (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named World War I Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Block (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each State Capitol marker in the order shown.
Also see . . .
1. My West Virginia Home In Photos: Capitol Fire 1921. (Submitted on September 1, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
2. West Virginia Division of Culture and History: On This Day in West Virginia History... (Submitted on September 1, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 445 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 1, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. 3. submitted on September 17, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.