By Gabrielle T
Introduction
There are many interesting and fun facts about West Virginia state to learn, including weird...
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In 1907, a Philidelphia woman named Anna Jarvis organized a day to honor her late...
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John Denver's famous song "Take Me Home, Country Roads" is about the artist's time in...
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In 1912, a West Virginia resident name Andrew Mullins came across an apple tree he'd...
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On June 20, 1863, West Virginia made history by becoming the 35th state in the...
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In 1896, the United States Postal Service began the rural, free delivery program. This program...
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The New River Gorge Bridge is one of the most famous landmarks in the state...
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Of the over 400 national parks in the US, the New River Gorge National Park...
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Anyone who wants to brush up on state facts about West Virginia should learn the...
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West Virginia is a highly wooded state. Within its territories, there are 70,000 acres of...
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Due to the many natural rivers in the state, West Virginia has become popular with...
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West Virginia is a close second to Wyoming regarding coal production. On average, over 70,000...
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Before the Civil War, John Brown was a leader in the anti-slavery movement. Though he...
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West Virginia is full of natural resources that make it a prime place for outdoor...
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The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic and Asylum was a psychiatric hospital that treated patients between 1864 and...
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You can impress your friends with your knowledge of West Virginia facts and information by...
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Today, West Virginia University is one of the top research institutions in the country. As...
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As the state's capital, Charleston is the most important and most populated city in West...
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When you remember how much of the state is undeveloped, it's no surprise that there...
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The West Virginia state tree might surprise you. The sugar maple may be more commonly...
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Many people might assume that Charles Town, West Virginia was named after King Charles II...
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In 1903, the West Virginia state flower was the rhododendron, chosen by both schoolchildren and...
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One of the most interesting West Virginia history facts is just how celebrated mountaineering is...
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The West Virginia state bird was chosen in 1949. This was the year students, bird...
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Though West Virginia became a state in 1863, the first iterations of the modern-day state...
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Thirty-five West Virginia state parks are open to visitors. There are also nine protected state...
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The eastern panhandle of West Virginia has one of the most diverse landscapes in the...
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In 2008, one of the most unique West Virginia state symbols was chosen. A state...
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George Washington's bathtub is the only monument of its kind. The landmark is meant to...
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One of the interesting historical facts about West Virginia is that part of the state...
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If the American Civil War had never happened, West Virginia might not exist. While Virginia...
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The current West Virginia State Capitol was constructed between 1924 and 1932. Before this location...
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In 1849, the Wheeling Suspension Bridge was opened to the public after two years of...
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West Virginia is a fairly obvious name for the state. Having once been part of...
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If you find yourself in the area, you'll see the West Virginia state flag without...
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The 1937 Ohio River flood had devastating results all over the eastern part of the...
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A list that includes West Virginia history facts wouldn't be complete without mentioning the state's...
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In December 1967, West Virginia was struck by tragedy. The Silver Bridge, which crossed the...
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People of European descent have only been in West Virginia for a few hundred years...
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At the 1984 summer Olympics, Mary Lou Retton from West Virginia made history. She was...
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If you visit, you'll be able to see dinosaur fossils at many of the state's...
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In Williamson, West Virginia, you can find the Coal House. Constructed in 1933, the building...
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In 46 out of the USA's 50 states, you have to pay a sales tax...
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One of the most unexpected facts about the state of West Virginia is how important...
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In 1917, the US joined WWI, three years after it began. Though the war ended...
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Berkeley Springs is famous for having one of the first spas in the country. The...
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It might surprise you to learn that numerous glass makers reside in West Virginia. Glass-making...
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While it's not an official state nickname, West Virginia has started to be called "almost...
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West Virginia is bordered by five other states: Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and Kentucky. However...
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Weirton might seem like an unassuming city, but it's one-of-a-kind. Since it's in the narrowest...
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A strange yet interesting fact about West Virginia has to do with diamonds. It is...
Conclusion
Were there any West Virginia facts that surprised you? I bet you had no idea...
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