West Virginia: The Mountain State

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West Virginia: The Mountain State — page 1 — 4 WEST VIRGINIA INTRODUCTION West Virginia justifies in every way its nickname the Mountain State With an average altitude of 1,500 feet above sea level it is the highest of any U S state east of the Mississippi River It boasts spectacular scenery beautiful farms and misty rolling hills West Virginia also has a rich history and culture that makes visiting the state a rewarding and memorable experience West Virginia is known for its unique rural mountain culture Since their mountain location was quite isolated early West Virginians developed a local culture that was uninfluenced by neighboring populations Many of these mountain traditions such as folksong and storytelling still exist today The Glade Creek Grist Mill continues to grind flour using traditional methods The mill is one of West Virginia’s most recognized landmarks September and October are beautiful months in West Virginia as forest covered hillsides come alive with splendid fall colors The state motto is Montani semper liberi which means Mountaineers are always free West Virginia has the highest mean altitude of any state east of the Mississippi 1,500 feet West Virginia was admitted to the Union in 1863 as the 35th state The state flower is the rhododendron also known as the big laurel

West Virginia: The Mountain State

West Virginia: The Mountain State

Learn about the geography, culture, and climate of West Virginia.

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By: Britannica Digital Learning

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Published by: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.

9-12Age Range

6.9AR

30Pages

Cities & CulturesSubject

1040LLexile

15-30 minsReading Time

YGuided Reading

YFountas & Pinnell

70DRA

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