Western Virginia became sharply divided over the issue of secession from the Union, leading to the separation from Virginia, and formalized by West Virginia's admittance to the Union as a new state in …

Apr 23, 2026 · About 9000 bc people of the Archaic culture, with a small-game hunting, fishing, and gathering culture, occupied the area. Their successors, the Adena, or Mound Builders (c. 500 bc to c. …

Whether studying for the Golden Horseshoe exam, researching your family lineage, or looking for information on the history of West Virginia, the Archives and History website is the premier on-line …

Aug 29, 2024 · West Virginia, nicknamed the “Mountain State,” joined the Union as the 35th state on June 20, 1863. With its rugged terrain marked by the Appalachian Mountains, its statehood is …

3 days ago · Perhaps the best history of West Virginia was written by Dr. Otis K. Rice. Still evident after some 245 million years are the effects upon West Virginia of a great geological disturbance, a …

e-WV, the West Virginia Encyclopedia online, is the premier reference work on the Mountain State’s people, places, history, science, and culture. Check back often as it is updated regularly.

Apr 9, 2026 · Archives and manuscripts holdings document West Virginia's founding, as well as all aspects of the state's economic, cultural, and social history. The WVRHC contains a comprehensive …

Originally inhabited by Native American tribes, European settlement began in the early 18th century, leading to tensions over land and resources. West Virginia's desire for autonomy became …

Jul 26, 2021 · WVRHC's growing online collection of 50,000+ historic images pertaining to West Virginia and the central Appalachian region, digitized from the Center's extensive physical collection.

West Virginia’s distinctive history is intertwined with the rugged Appalachian terrain that has shaped its industries, cultures, and political fate...