a glimpse of charleston, wv
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Charleston, WV has been called
"the most northern city of the South and the most southern city of the North"
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• Charleston is the capital city of West Virginia, and it's also the largest in the state.
• It is located where the Elk and the Kanawha River in Kanawha County meet.
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• Locals and tourists alike enjoy the proximity of nature to the city. Just five minutes from downtown Charleston, you'll be surrounded by trees.
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• The city lies at the intersection of Interstates 79, 77, 64.
• Charleston can be located at 38°20′58″N 81°38′0″W / 38.34944°N 81.63333°W / 38.34944; -81.63333
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• Charleston enjoys mild weather throughout the year.
• The average temperature in January is 33°F and 74°F in July
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• Charleston is home to several older buildings of various historical architectural styles.
• Many of these structures are listed in the National Registry of Historic Places
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• Charleston's top tourist attraction is the West Virginia Capitol, followed closely by the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of WV
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• There are ample educational institutions in Charleston for students of all ages.
• The University of Charleston is located in the city.
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• Charleston is home to the West Virginia Power minor league baseball team and the West Virginia Wild minor league basketball team, and the PDL soccer team West Virginia Chaos.
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