On June 20, 1863, West Virginia was admitted as the 35th state of the United States. This significant event took place during the American Civil War. West Virginia was formed when several northwestern counties of Virginia decided to break away from the Confederate state of Virginia. The residents of these counties were largely in favor of remaining loyal to the Union, leading to the creation of West Virginia as a separate state. This unique act of secession within a seceded state highlights the complex loyalties and regional divisions during the Civil War.
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