FIRST: Capitol of West Virginia - Wheeling, West Virginia
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 40° 03.911 W 080° 43.195
17T E 523885 N 4435029
Marker on building which served as West Virginia's first capitol.
Waymark Code: WMK03V
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 01/23/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Zork V
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First State Capitol

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.

Approved by the Wheeling Area Historical Society

FIRST - Classification Variable: Place or Location

Date of FIRST: 06/20/1863

More Information - Web URL: Not listed
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