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West Virginia turns 163: The only state born by breaking away from the Confederacy

WHEELING, W.Va. — As communities across the Mountain State prepare to celebrate West Virginia Day on June 20, residents are marking more than another state birthday. They are commemorating one of the most unusual chapters in American history. West Virginia turns 163 this year, marking the anniversary of its admission to the Union on June 20, 1863, during the height of the Civil War. The state remains unique in American history as the only one fo…
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West Virginia Explorer broke the news on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
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