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Charleston, West Virginia: State Capitol

Charleston, West Virginia

State Capitol, Charleston, West Virginia, U.S., facing the Kanawha River.

West Virginia State Capitol

West Virginia. Political map: counties, boundaries, cities. Includes locator. CORE MAP ONLY. CONTAINS IMAGEMAP TO CORE ARTICLES.

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Charleston, West Virginia: State Capitol

Charleston, West Virginia

State Capitol, Charleston, West Virginia, U.S., facing the Kanawha River.

West Virginia State Capitol

West Virginia. Political map: counties, boundaries, cities. Includes locator. CORE MAP ONLY. CONTAINS IMAGEMAP TO CORE ARTICLES.

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