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The largest city of West Virginia and its capital, Charleston was founded at the confluence of the Elk and [[Kanawha River|Kanawha rivers]] at the end of the 18th century; Charleston steadily grew thanks to the salt mines and natural gas deposits found in the area, which combined with coal gave the city - and the region - a steady economic foundation through salt works. During the [[American Civil War]], the city was briefly occupied by [[Confederate States of America|Confederate]] forces in 1862, before being permanently pushed out by Union forces. The division of Virginia into Confederate and Union territories was resolved by declaring West Virginia a separate state on June 20, 1863. Charleston became a state capital and its boom continued, thanks to the natural resources and steady railroad expansion. New industries were established, producing chemicals, glass, timber, and state, exploiting the availability of resources.<ref>Real-world history.</ref>