The State of West Virginia, admitted to the Union on June 20, 1863.
West Virginia became the 35th U.S. state on June 20, 1863.
West Virginia in 1863.
Counties in Northwestern Virginia seceded from the mother state and formed West Virginia. It achieved statehood June 20, 1863.
The state of West Virginia, composed of counties in Virginia which were opposed to its secession, joined the Union on June 20, 1863.
West Virginia was admitted in 1863 and Nevada was 1864. At the start of the war there were 34 states and 36 at the end.
Formed their own state of West Virginia, and seceded from Virginia and the Confederacy.
West Virginia became a state on June 20, 1863 during the American Civil War
West Virginia (WV) became a state on June 20, 1863 under President Lincoln during the Civil War. It was originally part of Virginia and it's southern borders are contoured by rivers and mountains (which is why the border isn't in straight lines like other states).
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West Virginia was admitted to the union of the United States of America on June 20, 1863.
The state that was formed due to disagreements about slavery within Virginia is West Virginia. During the Civil War, the western counties of Virginia opposed secession and slavery, leading to their separation from the rest of Virginia. This resulted in the creation of West Virginia, which was admitted to the Union as a state in 1863.