1. West Virginia became a state on June 20, 1863, but June 19 is an important day for African Americans in the state as it celebrates Juneteenth, the day when news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached Texas in 1865, freeing all slaves.

2. In 1861, the first land battle of the American Civil War took place in West Virginia on June 3, but it was on June 19, 1864, that the Battle of Lynchburg occurred. Union General David Hunter led an unsuccessful attack against Confederate General Jubal Early.

3. On June 19, 1936, the state of West Virginia unveiled the "Birthplace of Rivers" monument in Pocahontas County. This monument honors the Greenbrier, Cherry, and Gauley rivers, all of which have their source in West Virginia.

4. In 1953, on June 19, the Clarksburg Mission was founded in Clarksburg, West Virginia. This organization provides shelter and services for homeless individuals and families, and has been a vital resource for the community for over 60 years.

5. On June 19, 2016, severe flooding in West Virginia caused the deaths of 23 people and left thousands without power or access to clean water. The disaster was caused by heavy rainfall, and many areas of the state are still recovering from the damage.