West Virginia State Capitol

West Virginia, United States

Open to visitors

The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

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The West Virginia State Capitol in Charleston, designed by architect Cass Gilbert and dedicated in 1932, serves as the seat of government for the state, housing the West Virginia Legislature and the Governor's office. Built in the Colonial Revival architectural style, the building is part of the West Virginia Capitol Complex, a historic district that includes the Executive Mansion and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.