Old Custom House

Designed by federal architect Ammi B. Young for use as a Custom House, Post Office, and Federal Court, this building was constructed from 1856 to 1859 at a cost of $96,918. A convention held here in 1861 helped set the stage for West Virginia statehood, and the state's first constitution was approved here in 1862. Arthur Boreman, the first Governor, and other officials had offices here through 1863, when control returned to the U.S. Government.

Wheeling, West Virginia · United States