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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMY12_first-gas-well_Charleston-WV.html
In 1815 Captain James Wilson while drilling here for salt brine vowed he would drill to Hades if necessary. A large flow of gas was struck that ignited and burned with a huge flame, apparently fulfilling the captain's original vow.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMY11_fort-lee_Charleston-WV.html
A western frontier outpost, guarding settlers against the Indians. Built here in 1788 and named for Gen. Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee, one of Washington's most trusted officers. Later Lee was governor of Virginia.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXPB_simon-kenton_Charleston-WV.html
Simon Kenton, the hero of the Virginia and Kentucky borders, with George Strader and John Yeager, camped on Elk River, 1771-73. Attacked by Indians, Yeager was killed, but Kenton and Strader, although wounded, made their escape.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXM5_the-west-virginia-coal-miner_Charleston-WV.html
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSSA_the-35th-star_Charleston-WV.html
Sectional differences in western and easternVirginia fueled resentment and political divisionsbefore the Civil War. The divisions soon becameirrevocable after the convention in Richmond votedon April 17, 1861, for Virginia to secede and join theCo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSMR_state-capitol_Charleston-WV.html
Constructed of buff Indiana limestone and lined with Imperial Danby marble from Vermont, the State's Capitol is considered one of the world's superb examples of Italian Renaissance architecture. Designed by the internationally prominent Cass Gilbe…
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West Virginia's Capitol first located in Wheeling, 1863; located in Charleston, 1870; again in Wheeling, 1875, and finally in Charleston, 1885. It was located 2 mi. west until destroyed by fire, 1921. Present building was completed in 1932.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSMO_executive-mansion_Charleston-WV.html
In 1924, ground was broken for this magnificent Georgian colonial style mansion, official home of the State's governors since 1926. Designed by W. F. Martens, it was constructed of colonial Harvard brick at an initial cost of $203,000.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF8Z_west-virginia-home-guards_Charleston-WV.html
[East Side]Montani Semper LiberiDedicated to the hallowed memories of the brave men and devoted women who saved West Virginia to the Union.Presented to the state and people of West Virginia through the instrumentalities of the Grand Army of the Re…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF89_union-civil-war-monument_Charleston-WV.html
[South Side]In memory of the thirty-two thousand soldiers, sailors, and marines contributed by West Virginia to the service of the Union during the Civil War 1861-1865
[East Side]This monument erected A.D. 1930 by the Union Soldiers and Sailors…