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5 Fun Facts About February 23 In West Virginia History
1. In 1861, West Virginia officially seceded from Virginia and became its own state. This was a result of the tensions between the western and eastern parts of Virginia over the issue of slavery, as well as the state's decision to secede from the Union during the Civil War. 2....
5 Fun Facts About February 22 In West Virginia History
1. On February 22, 1858, the Wheeling Suspension Bridge in Wheeling, West Virginia officially opened. It was the largest suspension bridge in the world at the time and is still in use today as a pedestrian walkway. 2. On February 22, 1865, the U.S. Senate passed the Thirteenth Amendment to...
5 Fun Facts About February 21 In West Virginia History
1. In 1916, a massive flood swept through the state, causing widespread destruction and claiming the lives of at least 16 people. The flood was caused by heavy rainfall and melting snow, and it caused major damage to the towns of Buckhannon and Weston. 2. On February 21, 1863, the...
5 Fun Facts About February 20 In West Virginia History
1. The Battle of Scary Creek: On February 20, 1861, the Battle of Scary Creek took place in Putnam County, West Virginia. This was one of the first battles of the American Civil War to take place in the state. Union forces, under the command of General Jacob Cox, successfully...
5 Fun Facts About February 19 In West Virginia History
1. In 1942, West Virginia native Hershel "Woody" Williams was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II. Williams was just one of 27 Marines to be awarded the Medal of Honor for their actions during the battle. 2. On...
5 Fun Facts About February 18 In West Virginia History
1. In 1861, the West Virginia Constitutional Convention began in Wheeling. The convention was held to consider the formation of a new state separate from Virginia, which was in the process of seceding from the Union. The convention ultimately resulted in the creation of the state of West Virginia. 2....
5 Fun Facts About February 17 In West Virginia History
1. In 1865, the West Virginia Legislature authorized the establishment of the West Virginia Colored Institute, now known as West Virginia State University. It was the only institution of higher learning for African Americans in the state at the time. 2. On February 17, 1890, the first issue of The...
5 Fun Facts About February 16 In West Virginia History
1. On February 16, 1861, West Virginia officially became a separate state from Virginia during the Civil War. The division was caused by Virginia's secession from the Union, which was opposed by western Virginia residents who were loyal to the Union. 2. In 1933, the West Virginia School Building Authority...
5 Fun Facts About February 15 In West Virginia History
1. West Virginia was still part of Virginia when Thomas Stonewall Jackson was born on February 15, 1824, in Clarksburg. Jackson later became a distinguished Confederate general in the American Civil War. 2. On February 15, 1842, the town of Point Pleasant experienced a devastating flood, which destroyed numerous buildings...
5 Fun Facts About February 14 In West Virginia History
1. The Battle of Fort Donelson - On February 14, 1862, in the midst of the Civil War, Union forces under Brigadier General Ulysses S. Grant won a decisive victory over Confederate forces at the Battle of Fort Donelson in Tennessee. The victory secured Union control of the Cumberland River...
5 Fun Facts About February 13 In West Virginia History
1. In 1862, Union forces, led by Major General Thomas Morris, defeated Confederate troops at the Battle of Middle Creek in Floyd County, Kentucky. This battle was significant as it helped secure Union control over the Kanawha Valley in West Virginia and prevent Confederate advancement into the state. 2. On...
5 Fun Facts About February 12 In West Virginia History
1. The Battle of Lewisburg: On February 12, 1862, during the American Civil War, Union forces under General George Crook defeated Confederate troops in the Battle of Lewisburg. It was a strategic victory for the Union, as it prevented the Confederates from advancing further into West Virginia. 2. First African...