Record Data Place Unit Type County Containing Unit West Virginia Events Date Type 02/06/1866 In Washington, the House of Representatives votes to confirm the transfer of two Virginia counties to West Virginia. Lawmaking/Litigating 03/06/1866 In Washington, the U.S. Senate confirms the official transfer of two Virginia counties to West Virginia Lawmaking/Litigating People Burial Place of Allstadt, John Hall Places Name Type Charles Town, WV City or Town Harpers Ferry, WV City or Town Shepherdstown, WV City or Town Documents Images