The Civil War in West Virginia By CWBMUXC Apr 12, 1861 Fort Sumter is Attacked Jun 3, 1861 Battle of Phillipi Jul 11, 1861 Battle of Rich Mountain Sep 11, 1861 Battle of Carnifex Ferry Jun 3, 1863 West Virginia becomes a State! Nov 6, 1863 Battle of Drrop Mountain Apr 6, 1865 The Confederacy Surrenders at Appomattox Court House