West Virginia State Flag

West Virginia State Flag 

West Virginia Statistics

Markers: 907
..with maps 203
..with pictures 231

Newest West Virginia Markers

Home arrow West Virginia arrow Ohio County arrow Old Custom House WV565
Old Custom House WV565 Print E-mail
Designed by federal architect Ammi B. Young for use as Custom House, Post Office and Federal Court. Constructed 1856-9 at cost of $96,918. Convention here in 1861 helped set stage for West Virginia Statehood. State's first constitution approved here in 1862. Arthur Boreman, first Governor, and other officials, had offices here through 1863 when control returned to U.S. Government.
Wheeling, West Virginia Independence Hall, 16th & Market streets Ohio County West Virginia.
Comments (0)add
Show/Hide comment formtoggle


Write the displayed characters

busy
 
< Prev   Next >