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Charleston, West Virginia

City

City in West Virginia, United States.

View on map 38.35° N, 81.63° W Wikipedia

Held by

since 1789 United States de facto
April 17, 1861 – May 4, 1865 Confederate States of America de facto
June 8, 1861 – September 3, 1862 United States de facto Military occupation
October 9, 1862 – May 4, 1865 United States de facto Military occupation

Events here 1

June 20, 1863 West Virginia admitted to Union