http://pec.lib.wvu.edu/record/P7457[1923?]Other states, their capitols, what they look like and what they cost : with a word regarding West Virginia and its proposed capitol.<p> Pamphlet. "Parkersburg would be an ideal Capitol for West Virginia. It is more accessible for 65% of the people of the State than Charleston. Its population is 98% American born. It has every facility with which to discharge the obligations of a Capitol City with credit to the State."</p>Parkersburg (W. Va.). Board of Commerce. Capitol Committee.West Virginia--Capital and capitol--History.14256