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West Virginia Day commemorates the state’s creation in 1863
Not only is June 20th the first day of summer, but it’s also the day commemorating one state’s quest for statehood.
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West Virginia emerges as separate state, June 20, 1863
For a while, Virginia struggled along with two state governments, one Confederate and the other Union. In 1861, residents of 39 counties in the west voted to join the federal government.
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THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA.; Inauguration of Gov. Boreman Retirement of Gov. Peirpoint.
THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA.; ... June 28, 1863. Credit... The New York Times Archives. See the article in its original context from June 28, 1863, Page 8 Buy Reprints. View on timesmachine.
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Inauguration of the Governor of West Virginia, &c. (Published 1863) - The New York Times
Inauguration of the Governor of West Virginia, &c. Share full article. June 21, 1863. ... See the article in its original context from June 21, 1863, Page 8 Buy Reprints. View on timesmachine.