Wild Wonderful West Virginia
"Almost Heaven"
- Nickname: Mountain state
- Motto: "Mountaineers are always free"
- Governor: Cecil Underwood
- Capital: Charleston
- State Animal: black bear
- State Bird: cardinal
- State Flower: rhododendron
- State Tree: sugar maple
In 1863, West Virginia officially became the thirty-fifth state to join the Union. On June 20th of that year, the hardworking founders of the State of West Virginia watched their dreams become a reality, as the northwestern and western counties of Virginia finally were recognized by the U.S. Congress and President Lincoln.
Two of WV's Best Known Colleges
Kat's WV Roomies Page
