Facts about West Virginia

West Virginia

Fast Facts about West Virginia
Fast info and fun facts about West Virginia! Fast facts about the history, name origin, abbreviation, capital city, largest cities / towns, statehood details, The Constitution, State song and State Motto of West Virginia.

• Capital city of West Virginia - Charleston

• Info about Statehood - The Date that West Virginia was admitted to the Union - June 20, 1863
• Abbreviation - The abbreviation for the state is as follows:

  • Abbreviation - W.Va.

• Facts about Size - The area of the State covers 24231 square miles
• The Constitution - West Virginia was the 35th State to be admitted to the Union
• 3 Largest Cities in West Virginia - Charleston, Huntington and  Parkersburg
• West Virginia State Motto - " Montani Semper Liberi " the State Motto is translated as " Mountaineers are always free "
• Facts about the State Nickname - The Mountain State ( Named after the magnificent Appalachian and Allegheny Mountains the Latin word is Montani meaning Mountaineers )
• Name of the West Virginia State Song is " West Virginia Hills " the words of the song are by Mrs. Ellen King and music composed by H. E. Engle
• Short History of West Virginia - West Virginia was part of Virginia until the area refused to endorse the ordinance of secession
• Origin of the name - Until 1861 West Virginia was part of the State of Virginia which was named to honor Queen Elizabeth I of England, referred to as the "Virgin Queen."

Best Places to Visit in West Virginia
Where are the best places to visit in West Virginia? What are the most famous and fun tourist attractions in West Virginia? Visit interesting historical sites and places in West Virginia during your vacation. Have fun travelling through the state and enjoy the best places to visit in West Virginia. The best ideas for outdoor activities, historical tourist attractions, parks and zoos - have fun in West Virginia!

Best Places to Visit in West Virginia - Tourist attractions

• John Brown Wax Museum
  Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine
  West Virginia State Farm Museum

Best Places to Visit in West Virginia - Historical Sites

• Coal Houses
  West Virginia State Penitentiary Tour
  Mystery Hole
  Lost World Caverns

Facts about the Names of the Symbols / Emblems of of West Virginia
The following animal, bird, flower and tree are the symbols / Emblems of the State of West Virginia:

• West Virginia State Animal Symbol - Black Bear

• West Virginia State Bird Symbol - Cardinal
• West Virginia State Flower Symbol - Big Laurel (Rhododendron maximum)
• West Virginia State Insect Emblem - Green Darner Dragonfly
• Tree - Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)

Fast Facts about West Virginia
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