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  1. West Virginia is a landlocked state in the Southern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. [note 2] It is bordered by Pennsylvania to the north and east, Maryland to the east and northeast, Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, and Ohio to the northwest.

  2. Sep 27, 2024 · West Virginia, constituent state of the United States of America. Admitted to the union as the 35th state in 1863, it is a relatively small state. It is bordered by Pennsylvania to the north, Maryland and Virginia to the east, Kentucky to the southwest, and Ohio to the northwest.

  3. Aug 29, 2024 · West Virginia, nicknamed the “Mountain State,” joined the Union as the 35th state on June 20, 1863. With its rugged terrain marked by the Appalachian Mountains, its statehood is unique, having...

  4. Jan 18, 2024 · West Virginia, located in the southeastern region of the United States, shares its borders with Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Ohio to the northwest, Pennsylvania to the north, and Maryland to the northeast.

  5. Jan 4, 2024 · Travel. 19 Surprisingly Cool Things to Do in West Virginia. From the newest national park in the U.S. to the Mothman Museum, West Virginia is increasingly intriguing. By Amanda Norcross. |....

  6. Fast Facts. Nickname: The Mountain State. Statehood: 1863; 35th state. Population (as of July, 2016): 1,831,102. Capital: Charleston. Biggest City: Charleston. Abbreviation: WV. State bird:...

  7. Feb 15, 2024 · West Virginias Blue Ridge peaks, dramatic gorges, and rushing rivers put it on the map for hikers, rafters, and rock climbers. But the Mountain State isn’t just an adventure...

  8. West Virginia is the only state in the Union to have acquired its sovereignty by proclamation of the President of the United States. West Virginia is considered the southern most northern state and the northern most southern state. Mother’s Day was first observed at Andrews Church in Grafton on May 10, 1908.

  9. West Virginia is a state in the southeastern region of the United States of America. It's often called the "Mountain State", being the only state in the USA to lie completely within a mountain range (the Appalachians), and having the highest mean elevation of any state in the east.

  10. West Virginia is a state in the Appalachian region of the United States. Its capital and largest city is Charleston. It is often abbreviated W. Va. or simply WV. About 1,800,000 people live in the state.