1. On March 21, 1865, the Battle of Lewisburg took place in Greenbrier County. Union forces, led by General George Crook, defeated Confederate troops under General John Echols. This battle helped secure control of the region for the Union army.

2. In 1927, one of the worst floods in West Virginia history began on March 21. Heavy rainfall caused rivers and streams to overflow, devastating communities across the state. The flood lasted for several days and caused widespread damage and loss of life.

3. On March 21, 1933, the town of Nitro was incorporated in Kanawha County. Nitro became famous during World War II as the location of a huge munitions plant that produced explosives and other war materials.

4. The West Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind was established on March 21, 1870, in Romney. The school was founded to provide education and support for children with visual or hearing impairments, and it remains a vital institution in the state today.

5. On March 21, 1885, the West Virginia State Board of Education was created. This board was responsible for overseeing public education in the state, including setting standards for curriculum and teacher certification. Today, the board continues to play a key role in shaping education policy in West Virginia.