Introduction
Welcome to Civil War History- West Virginia. This site will help you navigate through the Civil War and West Virginia's role in it. West Virginia was created because of this war, making it essential to study if you want to know anything about West Virginia's history. Learning about the Civil War, particularly in West Virginia will help anyone interested in finding out quick, needed information for all parts of the war. Students, use this to create your research paper on West Virginia's role in the Civil War.
History and Archives
West Virginia Archives and History- The Civil War in West Virginia. http://www.wvculture.org/history/civilwar.html
This site has a timeline showing the sequences of events in the Civil War around West Virginia.
West Virginia Tourism- A State Born From a Nation Torn. http://wvtourism.com/minisites/civilwar.aspx
The West Virginia tourism site takes an in-depth look at the Civil War in West Virginia with videos, pictures, and much more.
West Virginia Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission- West Virginia Statehood. http://www.civilwar150.wv.gov/Pages/default.aspx
The Sesquicentennial Commission puts all different elements into their website to cover West Virginia's role in the Civil War with a wide variety of ways. Check out the timeline, resources, and statehood tabs on the home page.
This site has a timeline showing the sequences of events in the Civil War around West Virginia.
West Virginia Tourism- A State Born From a Nation Torn. http://wvtourism.com/minisites/civilwar.aspx
The West Virginia tourism site takes an in-depth look at the Civil War in West Virginia with videos, pictures, and much more.
West Virginia Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission- West Virginia Statehood. http://www.civilwar150.wv.gov/Pages/default.aspx
The Sesquicentennial Commission puts all different elements into their website to cover West Virginia's role in the Civil War with a wide variety of ways. Check out the timeline, resources, and statehood tabs on the home page.
West Virginia Battles
American Civil War- West Virginia Civil War Maps of Battles.
http://americancivilwar.com/statepic/west_virginia.html
Find out more about West Virginia's flag, battles, and people that had an influence on the Civil War.
CWSAC Battle Summaries- The American Battlefield Protection Program. (ABPP)
http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/WVmap.htm
Clicking on each individual battle of the Civil War that happened in West Virginia, you can find many different facts such as: date, campaign, result, commanders, etc.
West Virginia Civil War Traveler- Maps, Links, and More.
http://www.civilwartraveler.com/EAST/WV/
Travel the Civil War battle trails with many visuals and links to other sites that make you feel like you are a part of the Civil War
West Virginia in the War
West Virginia History- Unclaimed West Virginia Civil War Medals.
http://www.wvculture.org/history/journal_wvh/wvh45-12.html
This site has a journal article on unclaimed Civil War medals that just so happen to be from West Virginia.
Shepherdstown Battlefield Preservation Association Inc.- Battle of Shepherdstown News and Events
http://www.battleofshepherdstown.org/
This site is formed by a non-profit organization that takes a closer look at the Battle of Shepherdstown in West Virginia.
West Virginia in the Civil War- A History of the 35th State of the Union and its role in the Civil War. ttp://www.wvcivilwar.com/
Showing West Virginia's role in the Civil War through books is one of the best ways to receive accurate information. This site compiles a list of many different types of books that all look at the Civil War in West Virginia and its surrounding area.
Civil War Sites on the Web- The Civil War in West Virginia.
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~hcpd/civilwar.htm
This site wraps everything up with links to many other sites that entail much more information about the Civil War as a whole.
http://www.wvculture.org/history/journal_wvh/wvh45-12.html
This site has a journal article on unclaimed Civil War medals that just so happen to be from West Virginia.
Shepherdstown Battlefield Preservation Association Inc.- Battle of Shepherdstown News and Events
http://www.battleofshepherdstown.org/
This site is formed by a non-profit organization that takes a closer look at the Battle of Shepherdstown in West Virginia.
West Virginia in the Civil War- A History of the 35th State of the Union and its role in the Civil War. ttp://www.wvcivilwar.com/
Showing West Virginia's role in the Civil War through books is one of the best ways to receive accurate information. This site compiles a list of many different types of books that all look at the Civil War in West Virginia and its surrounding area.
Civil War Sites on the Web- The Civil War in West Virginia.
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~hcpd/civilwar.htm
This site wraps everything up with links to many other sites that entail much more information about the Civil War as a whole.
Sources
Shepherdstown. (2012). A history and guide to Civil War, Shepherdstown. Retrieved from http://www.wvcivilwar.com/a-history-and-guide-to-civil-war-shepherdstown
Battle summaries. (n.d.). Civil War sites in West Virginia. Retrieved from http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/WVmap.htm
Sillysoft. (n.d.) West Virginia- Civil War map. Retrieved from
http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/West%20Virginia%20-%20Civil%20War
Flag Company. (2006). All nations flag company. Retrieved from http://www.kcflag.com/catalog/index2.php?cPath=3_415&osCsid=60d153e82d528954bcb3ef9e4b17d1de
Battle summaries. (n.d.). Civil War sites in West Virginia. Retrieved from http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/WVmap.htm
Sillysoft. (n.d.) West Virginia- Civil War map. Retrieved from
http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/West%20Virginia%20-%20Civil%20War
Flag Company. (2006). All nations flag company. Retrieved from http://www.kcflag.com/catalog/index2.php?cPath=3_415&osCsid=60d153e82d528954bcb3ef9e4b17d1de