West Virginia became the 35th state in the Union on June 20, 1863.
Learn more:
Order of Ceremonies for "The Inauguration Of The New
State"
Letter, James S. Wheat to Arthur I. Boreman Regarding
the Inaugural Ceremonies
Joseph H. Diss Debar Sketch of Governor Arthur I. Boreman Delivering the Inaugural Address
West Virginia State Seal
Newspaper Articles
West Virginia Statehood
June 20: John F. Kennedy at the West Virginia State Capitol
