West Virginia was 147 years old on Sunday, June 20, 2010. But since it falls on a Sunday, West Virginia Day willl be observed on Monday, June 21, 2010.
Some facts about West Virginia:
During the Civil War, the Virginia General Assembly in Richmond chose to join the Confederate States of America, much to the chagrin of some of the leaders in the trans-Allegheny region of the state. These leaders gradually pushed for the creation of a new state. West Virginia was formally admitted to the United States of America on June 20, 1863, and became the 35th state in the country. The holiday of West Virginia Day was declared in 1927.
Our Economy:
Agriculture: Cattle, dairy products, poultry, apples.
Industry: Chemical products, mining, primary metals, stone, clay, and glass products, tourism.
Charleston is the capital and largest city in West Virginia.
State Flag Details of the State Flag
State Flag - The state flag consists of a white background, representing purity, with a dark blue border symbolizing the United States. The flag displays a rock containing the date June 20, 1863, the day West Virginia became a state. The two men represent farming and mining. Below them are two rifles with a "Liberty Cap" on top the rifles. A banner ribbon includes the state motto "Mountaineers Are Always Free". Around the picture are a wreath of rhododendron (state flower) and the name of the state on a red ribbon.
The official seal of the state of West Virginia has remained unchanged since it was first adopted in 1863. Soon after West Virginia gained statehood, the state's first Legislature authorized artist Joseph H. Diss Debar's design for its official seal. The design captures the essence of West Virginia's natural resources and the resolve of its people.
A large boulder sits in the center of the seal, symbolizing strength, steadfastness, and stability. Etched in the stone is the date of West Virginia's entrance into the Union, June 20, 1863. Two rifles lie crossed in front of the boulder, and are draped with the Liberty Cap, signifying the state's willingness to defend itself in the name of Liberty. On one side of the boulder is a representation of Agriculture, as a farmer stands with his ax and plow before a cornstalk. On the other side, Industry is symbolized by a miner shouldering his pickax, and behind him an anvil and sledge hammer. These images are surrounded by the words "State of West Virginia", and the state's motto "Montani Semper Liberi", or "Mountaineers Always Free".
WV Colors are old gold and blue
Rhododendron - West Virginia's State Flower
Sugar Maple - West Virginia's State Tree
Cardinal - West Virginia's State Bird
Black Bear - West Virginia's State Animal
Golden Delicious apple - WV state fruit
Spruce Knob, at 4,863 feet (1,482 m), is the highest point in the state of West Virginia and the summit of Spruce Mountain, the tallest mountain in the Alleghenies.
Below are two of my favorite West Virginia songs:
"I Was Born a West Virginia", by Eddie Bailes
And, of course, the famous John Denver's "Take Me Home Country Roads".
I love West Virginia, I was born and raised here (although I moved away for 35 years, I returned home to my roots).....and I'm proud to be called a West Virginian.
Come visit Wild, Wonderful West Virginia....it is almost Heaven!
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Rebecca: What an incredibly beautiful post. Happy Birthday to your wonderful state of West Virginia. The videos were great. It looks like such a pretty place to live. Like John Denver sang... Almost Heaven, West Virginia. It appears to be true.
Happy Birthday WV! Thanks for an informational post, now I want to do the same for my state, CA.
I'm presuming that West Virginia Day is a state holiday since they observe it on Monday this year. No one seems to want to work anymore; everyone wants holidays. LOL
Happy Birthday WV! Interesting stats. I did not know this...
Wow that is quite a tribute to West Virginia Rebecca! You have lots of great info.
Way to celebrate your 147 years WV... Nice post and Rebecca, I hope you enjoy today off!
Karen Anne...thank you and WV is a great place to live.
Michelle, thanks and I look forward to reading a post on your state soon.
Russel, yes a holiday, but most places were opened.
Michael...now you know!
Roy, WV is a good place to visit in the summer.
Bill, thanks for the compliment.
Cherise, thank you!