West Virginia State Capitol - Wikipedia
WEBThe West Virginia State Capitol is the seat of government for the U.S. state of West Virginia, and houses the West Virginia Legislature and the office of the Governor of West Virginia. Located in Charleston, West Virginia, the building was dedicated in 1932. [2]
Stonewall Jackson statue discussed during Capitol Building Commission ...
WEBDec 9, 2020 · CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The status of the Stonewall Jackson statue on the West Virginia State Capitol grounds was discussed Wednesday during public comment with the Capitol Building Commission.
Tour the Statues at West Virginia's State Capitol - Blogger
WEBNov 13, 2019 · The classical-style West Virginia State Capitol sits on a scenic site facing the Kanawha River. The building was constructed in three stages between 1924 and 1932, and is one of the most beautiful and impressive buildings in West Virginia.
Stonewall Jackson Statue - Clio
WEBOn June 20, 2019, the 156th anniversary of West Virginia's admission into the Union as a new state, Charleston native Howard Swint stood in front of the Confederate statue and called for its removal citing it as a symbol of hate speech and white supremacy.
Dedication of the Stonewall Jackson Statue - West Virginia …
WEBAt the Capitol Lawn. Honors fitting to the memory of the Confederate leader, General Stonewall Jackson, were shown this day to a West Virginia warrior who made himself famous during the civil strife and who attracted attention to the State in …
State Capitol Photo Gallery - West Virginia Senate
WEBDesigned by renowned architect Cass Gilbert, the West Virginia State Capitol sits along the Kanawha River in Charleston. Gilbert, who also designed the United States Supreme Court Building, designed the statehouse to embody both simplicity and beauty.
West Virginia State Capitol Complex Walking Tour - Clio
WEBThe tour begins at the Culture Center and Capitol Building and continues on to the Ruffner Mansion and Governor's Mansion and a variety of statues that commemorate veterans, coal miners, West Virginia statehood, and influential citizens …
West Virginia State Capitol Complex - MH3WV
WEBThe statue is placed in front of the West Virginia State Capitol to portray Lincoln contemplating the creation of West Virginia as the 35th state in the Union. It was placed facing south so that light would always be on the face.”
West Virginia Capitol Building Commission again stonewalls on …
WEBJul 15, 2021 · CHARLESTON, W.Va. — For the second quarterly meeting in a row, the Capitol Building Commission on Wednesday stonewalled on the matter of the Stonewall Jackson statue and bust on the West Virginia Capitol grounds.
Formal request to remove Stonewall Jackson statue submitted to Capitol …
WEBCommunity leaders made another step toward removing the Stonewall Jackson statue at the West Virginia state Capitol Tuesday after submitting a formal request to the Capitol Building...