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5 Fun Facts About May 11 In West Virginia History
1. In 1937, the West Virginia State Capitol building in Charleston was officially dedicated. The Capitol, which stands at 292 feet tall with 535 rooms, was completed after 4 years of construction, costing $10 million. It remains the tallest building in West Virginia. 2. On May 11, 1864, Union General...
5 Fun Facts About May 10 In West Virginia History
1. In 1862, Confederate General Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson engaged Union forces in the Battle of McDowell in Highland County, Virginia (now part of West Virginia). The battle was part of Jackson's Valley Campaign and resulted in a Confederate victory. 2. On May 10, 1908, the first Mother's Day celebration...
5 Fun Facts About May 9 In West Virginia History
1. West Virginia became a state on May 9, 1863: On this day, West Virginia officially became the 35th state of the United States of America. The region had previously been a part of Virginia, but after the outbreak of the Civil War, the western counties of Virginia seceded from...
5 Fun Facts About May 8 In West Virginia History
1. In 1863, West Virginia became the 35th state to join the Union. It was created out of the western counties of Virginia during the Civil War due to the disagreement over secession. 2. On May 8, 1933, the National Industrial Recovery Act was passed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt....
5 Fun Facts About May 7 In West Virginia History
1. On May 7, 1914, the West Virginia Coal Wars erupted into a violent skirmish in Matewan, WV. Tensions between coal miners and company guards had been brewing for some time, and a dispute over union recognition led to a gun battle that left 10 people dead. 2. May 7,...
5 Fun Facts About May 6 In West Virginia History
1. In 1935, the Rural Electrification Administration (REA) was established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, which greatly impacted rural West Virginia. Prior to the REA, only 11% of rural West Virginia had access to electricity. By 1950, that number had increased to 85%. 2. On May 6, 1937, the Hindenburg...
5 Fun Facts About May 5 In West Virginia History
1. The West Virginia State Capitol was completed on May 5, 1932. The building, which stands on the site of the former state capitol, took six years to build and cost $10 million dollars. It is one of the most notable landmarks in the state. 2. On May 5, 1864,...
5 Fun Facts About May 4 In West Virginia History
1. The West Virginia coal wars began on May 4, 1921, when miners in Mingo County went on strike to demand better wages and working conditions. The conflict escalated into a full-scale war between miners and company owners, with violence erupting on many occasions throughout the next few years. 2....
5 Fun Facts About May 3 In West Virginia History
1. On May 3, 1907, West Virginia became the first state to legislate a minimum wage law for women and children. The law required employers to pay at least $0.18 per hour to women and minors, and enforced penalties for non-compliance. 2. The Battle of Cloyd’s Mountain, a Civil War...
5 Fun Facts About May 2 In West Virginia History
1. In 1937, a massive flood hit the state of West Virginia, causing widespread destruction and claiming 153 lives. The flood was caused by heavy rainfall that occurred over the course of several days, and it is still considered one of the worst natural disasters in the state's history. 2....
5 Fun Facts About May 1 In West Virginia History
1. Labor Day Origins: Although 1886 is the date most recognized for the creation of May Day, the holiday is actually tied to a movement for eight hours of work and eight hours of leisure. In 1884, the Federation of Organized Trades and Labor Unions (which would eventually become the...
5 Fun Facts About April 30 In West Virginia History
1. West Virginia was admitted as the 35th state of the United States on April 30, 1863. It was created during the American Civil War by the secession of several northwestern counties from the state of Virginia. 2. On April 30, 1907, the first game was played at the newly...