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Capital Cities
Feb 26, 1869
Legislature approved a bill to move the seat of government to Charleston
Feb 20, 1875
Legislature approved a bill to move the seat of government back to Wheeling
Aug 07, 1877
West Virginia electorate chose Charleston as the seat of government
Jan 05, 1887
Governor Emanuel W. Wilson hosted a ball and banquet to formally open the new capitol in Charleston View Articles by Existing Key Dates or Specify Your Own Date Range |
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