1. West Virginia State Parks System was Created on March 15, 1927
On March 15, 1927, the West Virginia State Legislature passed an act establishing the West Virginia State Parks System. This act provided for the establishment of state parks throughout the state, with the first two parks being established soon after at Droop Mountain and Cathedral State Park.

2. The Prickett's Fort State Park was Established on March 15, 1975
Prickett's Fort located in Marion County, West Virginia, was established as a state park on March 15, 1975. The fort was constructed in 1774 and served an important role during the French and Indian War as well as the American Revolution.

3. The West Virginia Legislature Approved the Redevelopment of Huntington's Historic Downtown on March 15, 2005
On March 15, 2005, the West Virginia Legislature approved the creation of the Huntington Urban Renewal Authority, which was tasked with the redevelopment of Huntington's historic downtown district. The redevelopment of the district has resulted in increased economic opportunities for the area.

4. The Civil War Battle of Lewisburg Took Place on March 15, 1862
The Battle of Lewisburg, which took place on March 15, 1862, was a Civil War battle fought in Monroe County, West Virginia. Union forces won a decisive victory over Confederate forces, which helped secure the important Kanawha Valley region for the Union.

5. West Virginia Governor Underwood Signed the Child Labor Law on March 15, 1905
On March 15, 1905, West Virginia Governor William M. O. Underwood signed the Child Labor Law, which prohibited the employment of children under the age of 12 in mining operations and limited their hours of labor in other industries. This legislation was one of the earliest examples of child labor laws in the United States.