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Battles of Phillippi, Rich Mountain, Scary Creek, Kesler's Cross Lanes, Carnifex Ferry
The Battles begin in western Virginia -
1st and 2nd Wheeling Conventions
The Wheeling Conventions were held by Unionist from western counties who strongly opposed secession, and hoped to repeal it. -
Restored Government of Virginia is Created
The Restored Government of Virginia was the Unionist government of Virginia during the Civil War. -
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West Virginia Statehood Movement
The Battles Toward Statehood -
Wiley Amendment Passed
The Wiley Amendment resolved the issue of slavery by calling for the emancipation of slaves as a precondition for the creation of West Virginia. -
West Virginia Statehood Bill Passed
On July 14, the Statehood Bill passed the Senate with a vote of 23-17. In December, after much debate the Statehood Bill is passed by the House of Representatives with a vote of 96-55. -
Jenkins Raid
On August 22, 1862, Confederate Brigadier General Albert Jenkins began a raid through Western Virginia in response to Robert E. Lee's impending invasion of Maryland. Jenkins and his Confederate troops won several battles and covered over 500 miles. -
Lincoln Signs the statehood proclamation
On April 20, 1863, President Abe Lincoln signs the proclamation admitting the new state of West Virginia into the Union, effective in 60 days. -
West Virginia Becomes a State
West Virginia is officially the 35th state to join the Union.
