West Virginia

The Mountain State

Come visit West Virginia

We have lots to offer, from museums and libraries to some
amazing state parks such as Blackwater Falls State Parks or
Cooper Rock State Forest. Go see the Lost World Caverns
and the National Radio Astronomy Observatory. Dont wait,
come and discover what West Virginia has for you. This
could be the next place you call home.

Where is West Virginia

Size Ranked: 38 of 50
Capital: Charleston
Population: 1,854,304

A Brief History of West Virginia

West Virginia became a state on June 20, 1863
U.S. President Abraham Lincoln approved the statehood of West Virginia into the Union
during the Civil War as the 35th state
Although the Civil War was fought in thousands of places throughout many different
states the majority of the fighting happened in West Virginia, Virginia and Tennessee

State Facts
Flag: White Field

State Seal

Motto: Montani Semper Liberi

West Virginias Major Industries

the beauty of nature in West virginia

Sugar Maple
Rhododendron

Coal
Brook Trout

Famous People from this great state

Thomas J.Stonewall Jackson
Brad Paisley

Mary Lou Retton

Exciting Entertainment
State Parks

Canaan Valley or Snowshoe Mountain

Ghost hunting at Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum
Gauley River (Voted one of the top 10 whitewater rafting
spot in the world)
Hot Air Balloon rides at the Morgantown Balloon Festival

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http://www.trans-alleghenylunaticasylum.com
http://www.wvstateparks.com