https://www.wvhistoryonview.org/catalog/013418https://www.wvhistoryonview.org/image/013418.jpgWest Virginia State Capitol, Charleston, W. Va.Wagner, F. W. 1940West Virginia--Capital and capitol.Cities--Charleston--Capitol Building.'West Virginia moved its seat of government so many times during the first twenty-two years of its existence that popularly it was said to have a 'Capitol on Wheels.' In brief the capitol was located as follows: At Wheeling from June 20, 1863 to April 1, 1870. (6 years, 7 months, 11 days) At Charleston from April 1, 1870 to May 21 1875. (5 Years, 1 month, 20 days) At Wheeling from May 21, 1875 to May 1885 (9 years, 11 months, 11 days) At Charleston from May 1, 1885 to the present time. West Virginia History OnView