The State of West Virginia, admitted to the Union on June 20, 1863.
In 1863, West Virginia was formed and became a state that sided with the Union during the American Civil War. The creation of West Virginia was the result of a split from Virginia, as many residents in the northwestern part of the state opposed secession. The new state was officially 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.
Between 1860 and 1880, several states were formed in the United States, but one notable state that was admitted during this period is West Virginia. It became a state on June 20, 1863, after separating from Virginia during the Civil War. This formation reflected both political and social divisions within the region at the time.
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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