State Information
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West Virginia
"the thirty fifth state" quarter struck by
the mint on
September 30, 2005 |
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| The quarter's stateside face depicts the New River Gorge
Bridge as the sun rises over a nearby ridge. The bridge, located near Fayetteville, is the
world's second longest steel arch bridge. More significant is the National Park in the
area which extends from Hinton 53 miles upstream. Famous for whitewater rafting and
gorgeous views it is an area not to be missed. |
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Admitted
to Union: |
June 20, 1863 |
Bits of History
Update:
"Damn the Torpedos, full speed
ahead" was a famous battle cry
during the Civil War. Who said
it and what battle in Alabama
was being fought?
Confluence of the Potomac
and Shenandoah Rivers at
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. |
| Order
Admitted: |
35 |
| Capital:
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Charleston |
| Largest
City: |
Charleston |
| Nickname: |
Mountain State |
| State
Bird: |
Cardinal |
| State
Flower: |
Rhododendron |
| State
Tree: |
Sugar Maple |
| State
Motto: |
"Montani
Semper Liberi" (Mountaineers Are Always Free) |
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State Name Origin:
Named when this area of Virginia refused to secede from the Union in 1861.
Fun State Facts:
West Virginia has a population of 1, 826,700, 35th in the nation. Its land area is 24,807
square
miles, 41st in the nation. The highest point is Spruce Knob at 4,861 feet above sea
level. Visit Cass
Scenic Railroad State Park and enjoy a bit of history of logging and steam
locomotives. While
there take a trip to Green Bank and visit the National Radio Astronomy Observatory to
learn
about radio waves and facinating discoveries in space. Famous people from
West Virginia
include Sam Snead, golf professional at White Sulphur Springs famous Greenbrier
Resort which
is a great place to visit and stay and once was a secure bunker for the United States
Congress in
the event of war.
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