Today in Wheeling History: June 11--The Second Wheeling Convention to repeal Virginia's Ordinance of Succession begins (1861). (https://rb.gy/0sj4g)
The Second Wheeling Convention took place on two occasions: from June 11 to June 25, 1861, and again from August 6 to August 21, 1861. It was called in response to the First Wheeling Convention and the approval of the Ordinance of Secession by Virginia voters. General George B. McClellan's Union troops arrived in western Virginia to counter Confederate forces. The convention aimed to establish a state loyal to the United States and elected Francis H. Pierpont as governor. After debates on whether to create a new state or preserve Virginia, the convention passed an ordinance to form a new state out of a portion of Virginia's territory. Finally, on August 21, 1861, the Second Wheeling Convention adjourned sine die, having completed its tasks.
The Second Wheeling Convention took place on two occasions: from June 11 to June 25, 1861, and again from August 6 to August 21, 1861. It was called in response to the First Wheeling Convention and the approval of the Ordinance of Secession by Virginia voters. General George B. McClellan's Union troops arrived in western Virginia to counter Confederate forces. The convention aimed to establish a state loyal to the United States and elected Francis H. Pierpont as governor. After debates on whether to create a new state or preserve Virginia, the convention passed an ordinance to form a new state out of a portion of Virginia's territory. Finally, on August 21, 1861, the Second Wheeling Convention adjourned sine die, having completed its tasks.
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