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So you want to know about West Virginia? Here are some highlights! Also check out the links to other sites about West Virginia.
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Population (1994): 1,822,000
(35th in size) State size: 24,231 square miles (41st in size) State Capital: Charleston (named after Charles Clendenin, a Revolutionary War soldier and owner of the land on which the settlement was built) Major cities: Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown and Wheeling Admission to union: The 35th State Date entered the union: June 20, 1863 Origin of state name: So named because it was originally part of Virginia. Nicknames: The Mountain State Bordering states: Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia State bird: Cardinal State flower: Great Rhododendron State tree: Sugar Maple Motto: Mountain People, Always Free |
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| The Allegheny Mountains |
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Major Industries |
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| Primary industries include forestry and timber production. Natural resources include oil, gas and coal. Agriculture includes dairy farming, apples and peaches. Manufacturing includes iron, steel, glass and chemicals. |
Historical Highlights |
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| West Virginia separated from Virginia when Virginia joined the Confederacy. West Virginia wanted to stay with the Union. |
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Interesting Tidbits |
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Links to other sites about West Virginia |
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 West Virginia State Flag
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West Virginia State Government home page |
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