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Kayla March 1 st, 2011 Period 4 Computer #24
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Capital: Charleston Population: 1,808,344 Entered the Union: June 20, 1863 Number Entered: 1727 Motto: Mountaineers are always free Nickname: Mountain State Flower: Rhododendron Bird: Cardinal Song: West Virginia my home, the West Virginia hills Meaning behind name: for Elizabeth I, the Virgin Queen
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Interesting Facts State tree: sugar maple Largest city: Charleston Major Industries: mining (coal), livestock, chemical manufacturing, glass products, and tourism
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West Virginia is a wonderful place to visit!!! Ben’s Guide to U.S. Government for kids, Quick Facts: West Virginia,3/2/11, http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3- 5/state/westvirginia.html http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3- 5/state/westvirginia.html Enchanted Learning, West Virginia, 3/2/11, http://www.enchantedlearni ng.com/usa/states/westvirgi nia/ http://www.enchantedlearni ng.com/usa/states/westvirgi nia/
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Hawks Nest is a peaceful wilderness and placid lake tops the northern tip of the rugged New River Gorge. Postcards from America, Hawks Nest State Park, Ansted WV, 3/3/11, http://www.postcardsfrom.com/t1/991117.html http://www.postcardsfrom.com/t1/991117.html
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Postcards from America, West Virginia State Stamps, 3/3/11, http://www.postcardsfrom.com/stamp/stamp- wv.html http://www.postcardsfrom.com/stamp/stamp- wv.html The State Bird and Flower!
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