West Virginia Capitol Complex
West Virginia Capitol Complex, Government complex in Charleston, United States.
The West Virginia Capitol Complex extends across 18 acres along Kanawha Boulevard, featuring buildings designed in Colonial Revival and Italian Renaissance styles.
The Capitol Complex construction began in 1924 under architect Cass Gilbert's supervision and received National Register of Historic Places recognition in 1974.
The complex includes memorials, gardens, and governmental offices that represent West Virginia's administrative functions and political heritage through architectural elements.
The main entrance to the Capitol Complex stands at 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East in Charleston, offering guided tours throughout the working week.
The central dome of the Capitol building rises 292 feet, establishing itself as the tallest structure in West Virginia.
Location: Charleston
Architects: Cass Gilbert
GPS coordinates: 38.33670,-81.61190
Latest update: March 10, 2025 12:59
West Virginia State Capitol
67 m
West Virginia Governor's Mansion
305 m
Downtown Charleston Historic District
2.5 km
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East End Historic District
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Craik-Patton House
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Spring Hill Cemetery Historic District
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Plaza Theatre
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Young-Noyes House
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Briarwood
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Elizabeth Harden Gilmore House
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Samuel Starks House
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Sterrett Brothers' Dry Goods Store
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West Virginia State Museum
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Mattie V. Lee Home
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United Carbon Building
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Stoneleigh
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Clay Center
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Thomas-McJunkin-Love House
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Dalgain
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Summers House
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MacFarland House
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Smith-Giltinan House
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Grosscup Road Historic District
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