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From out of the turmoil of War the Nation has given birth.... A State is born....Wild and Wonderful West Virginia!

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On April 20, 1863, President Lincoln issued a proclamation granting independent statehood.

On June 20, 1863, the State of West Virginia was admitted to the Union. Wheeling became the capital.

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Last revised: October 19, 2000.