West Virginia Independence Hall Museum
1528 Market St.
Wheeling, WEST VIRGINIA 26003
OHIO County
Contact phone: 304-238-1300
Fax: 304-238-1302
Web site: http://www.wvculture.org/sites/wvih.html
Contact e-mail: Travis.L.Henline@wv.gov
Latitude: 40.064561
Longitude: -80.721992
West Virginia Independence Hall, a National Historic Landmark and the birthplace of West Virginia, is located in Wheeling, West Virginia. Originally built as a federal custom house in 1859, it is considered the birthplace of West Virginia because it was the site of a series of events leading up to the state’s creation. The building has been lovingly restored with period rooms and exhibitions which interpret the historic and architectural significance of the site.
Amenities:
- Cash Only
- Family Friendly
- Handicapped Accessible
- Restrooms