1877 A nationwide railroad strike begins in Martinsburg, West Virginia on July 14 against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and ends 45 days later when federal troops are used against the striking workers.Timeline State: West VirginiaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: labor & unionsEra: 1801-1900 Read more about 1877
1863 On June 20, West Virginia becomes the thirty-fifth state.Timeline State: West VirginiaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: statehoodEra: 1801-1900 Read more about 1863
