Charleston, State capital in West Virginia, United States.
Charleston stands at the meeting point of the Elk and Kanawha rivers, forming the governmental center of West Virginia with a population of 48,864.
The settlement began as Fort Morris in 1773 during the American Revolution, later incorporating as a town in 1794 with Daniel Boone among its trustees.
The Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences presents performances, exhibitions, and educational programs throughout the year in a modern facility downtown.
The city connects to major destinations through Yeager Airport and multiple interstate highways, offering various transportation options for travelers and residents.
The Kanawha Salt Company, established in 1818 in Charleston, holds the distinction of being the first business trust formed in the United States.
Location: Kanawha County
Inception: 1786
Website: https://charlestonwv.gov
GPS coordinates: 38.34722,-81.63333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:50
West Virginia State Capitol
2.2 km
West Virginia Governor's Mansion
2 km
Criel Mound
6 km
Charleston Municipal Auditorium
851 m
Kanawha State Forest
7.4 km
Downtown Charleston Historic District
384 m
Sunrise
727 m
Holly Grove Mansion
2 km
East End Historic District
1.9 km
West Virginia Capitol Complex
2.2 km
Daniel Boone Hotel
475 m
Schoenbaum Stadium
6.9 km
Craik-Patton House
4.5 km
Kanawha County Courthouse
663 m
Spring Hill Cemetery Historic District
1.7 km
Charleston City Hall
614 m
Edgewood Historic District
2.5 km
Plaza Theatre
367 m
W.E. Chilton II House
1.9 km
Charleston Railroad Bridge
3 km
Fort Scammon
2 km
William S. Gilliland Log Cabin and Cemetery
2.3 km
Young-Noyes House
2 km
Briarwood
1.2 km
Elizabeth Harden Gilmore House
646 m
Malden Historic District
8.5 km
Woodrums' Building
500 m
Samuel Starks House
445 mReviews
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