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West Virginia

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Short History

West Virginia became the 35th state on June 20, 1863, making it the only state created by separating from a Confederate state during the war.

Quick Facts

Capital & Largest City: Charleston
Nickname: The Mountain State
State Bird: Northern Cardinal
State Flower: Rhododendron
Located in the Appalachian region of the eastern United States.

Did You Know?

West Virginia’s state motto is “Montani Semper Liberi,” meaning “Mountaineers Are Always Free.”
The state was admitted to the Union during the Civil War in 1863.
West Virginia contains some of the oldest mountains in the world, formed hundreds of millions of years ago.
The state is known for its scenic mountain roads and outdoor recreation.

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