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5 Fun Facts About June 28 In West Virginia History
1. In 1863, the Battle of Hansbrough Ridge occurred during the Civil War in the town of Sharpsburg. Confederate forces under General William E. "Grumble" Jones attacked Union soldiers led by Colonel Joseph Thoburn. The battle ended with a Confederate victory, but they suffered heavy casualties. 2. On June 28,...
5 Fun Facts About June 27 In West Virginia History
1. On June 27, 1863, the Confederate Army under the command of General Robert E. Lee reached the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, where they would engage in a three-day battle that would become the turning point of the Civil War. 2. On June 27, 1901, the state of West Virginia...
5 Fun Facts About June 26 In West Virginia History
1. In 1863, West Virginia became the 35th state to enter the U.S. and the only state to be formed as a direct result of the American Civil War. The state's secession from Virginia was a product of the pro-Union sentiment of residents in the western part of the state....
5 Fun Facts About June 25 In West Virginia History
1. In 1861, West Virginia became the 35th state to join the Union, during the midst of the Civil War. 2. On June 25, 1900, the town of Bramwell was incorporated. Located in Mercer County, Bramwell was once known as the “Billion Dollar Coalfield” and was a major producer of...
5 Fun Facts About June 24 In West Virginia History
1. West Virginia became a state on June 24, 1863 - On this date, West Virginia officially became the 35th state in the United States. It was the only state formed during the Civil War and was born out of Virginia's decision to secede from the Union. 2. Battle of...
5 Fun Facts About June 23 In West Virginia History
1) On June 23, 1861, the Battle of Philippi took place in what is now West Virginia. It was the first land battle of the American Civil War and resulted in a Union victory. 2) In 1928, the New River Gorge Bridge, located in Fayette County, West Virginia, was officially...
5 Fun Facts About June 22 In West Virginia History
1. On June 22, 1861, the Battle of Athens, one of the first battles of the American Civil War in West Virginia, took place. Confederate forces under General Robert E. Lee engaged Union forces led by General Thomas A. Morris. The Union forces were able to hold their ground and...
5 Fun Facts About June 21 In West Virginia History
1. In 1863, the Battle of Vienna took place during the American Civil War. Confederate forces led by General William E. Jones attacked Union troops in Vienna, but were ultimately repelled. 2. On June 21, 1932, West Virginia Governor William G. Conley declared martial law in Logan County, in response...
5 Fun Facts About June 20 In West Virginia History
1. On June 20, 1863, the Battle of West Virginia occurred in Buckhannon during the American Civil War. The skirmish resulted in Union victory and prevented Confederate forces from advancing into western Virginia. 2. On June 20, 1921, the West Virginia State Capitol was officially dedicated in Charleston. The building...
5 Fun Facts About June 19 In West Virginia History
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...
5 Fun Facts About June 18 In West Virginia History
1. On June 18, 1863, Confederate General Robert E. Lee ordered General Jubal Early to clear the Shenandoah Valley of Union troops. This led to the Battle of Winchester, which occurred the following day and resulted in a Confederate victory. 2. In 1927, the father of West Virginia basketball, Gale...
5 Fun Facts About June 17 In West Virginia History
1. The Battle of Piedmont: On June 17, 1864, Union and Confederate soldiers clashed in the Battle of Piedmont in Augusta County, Virginia, which had implications for the Union's control of the Shenandoah Valley. 2. Birth of John Wesley Powell: June 17, 1834, marked the birth of John Wesley Powell,...