SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
July 24, 2008

United Bankshares, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

West Virginia		No. 0-13322		55-0641179
(State or other jurisdiction of		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)				Identification No.)

300 United Center
500 Virginia Street, East
Charleston, West Virginia 25301
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(304) 424-8800
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
(Former name or address, if changed since last report)

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

     On July 24, 2008, United Bankshares, Inc. (“United”) announced its financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2008. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. Additionally, United provided supplemental financial information for analysts and other interested investors, which is attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this report. The press release and supplemental financial information are being furnished under Item 2.02 of this Form 8-K.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

     (c) The following exhibits are being furnished herewith:

	99.1		Press Release, dated July 24, 2008, issued by United Bankshares, Inc.
	99.2		Unaudited Supplemental Financial Information

SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.