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Formation of the Restored Government
- When
- 1861
- Where
- Western Virginia
Western counties established a separate government under Francis Pierpont in 1861, setting the stage for statehood.
Residents of western and northern counties set up a separate government called the Restored Government in 1861. This government later granted permission for the creation of West Virginia, acting as the legal basis for the new state's formation.
Sources
- West Virginia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
- Admission to the Union Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-26
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