<P> Although the state now existed , settling on a state capital location proved to be difficult . For several years , the capital of West Virginia intermittently traveled between Wheeling and Charleston . In 1877 , however , state citizens voted on the final location of their capital . Charleston received 41,243 votes , Clarksburg received 29,442 and Martinsburg received 8,046 . Wheeling was not an available option for voting . Charleston was chosen and eight years later , the first capitol building was opened . </P>
<P> Although the state now existed , settling on a state capital location proved to be difficult . For several years , the capital of West Virginia intermittently traveled between Wheeling and Charleston . In 1877 , however , state citizens voted on the final location of their capital . Charleston received 41,243 votes , Clarksburg received 29,442 and Martinsburg received 8,046 . Wheeling was not an available option for voting . Charleston was chosen and eight years later , the first capitol building was opened . </P>
when did charleston become the capital of west virginia
when did charleston become the capital of west virginia
1877
1877