Pausing in Charleston

Charleston is the capitol of the state of West Virginia and this is their capitol building. When the building came into sight, that interestingly patterned dome really caught my eye. I couldn't make out just what the pattern was but it was still an eye-catcher.

Once again it was pouring rain when we arrived so Linda and I were quickly but cautiously looking for a good shot from under the umbrella. I think that this was probably the place where we both were pretty well soaked from the knees down by the time we got back to the car.

We were both surprised to see another state with President Lincoln as a significant figure. The statue in the foreground, though largely a silhouette in this photo, depicts the President as described in Abraham Lincoln Walks at Midnight by Vachel Lindsay.

Reading the engraving at the base of the statue we learned (possibly reminded) that the state of West Virginia came into being because President Lincoln said so. Originally part of the state of Virginia, divided allegiance and occupation by Union forces led to the proclamation that formed our thirty-fifth state.

Charlestown was a nice stop. I'm aware of several other attractions in the city but weather and schedule kept us on the move.