The State of
West Virginia (WV)

The capital of West Virginia is Charleston.

The Postal Code for West Virginia: WV

The typical abbreviation for West Virginia: W.Va.

When the people of West Virginia refer to themselves: West Virginian

Time Zone: The state of West Virginia is in the Eastern Time (EST/EDT) zone and observes daylight saving time.

Nickname for West Virginia: "The Mountain State"

State Motto: "Montani Semper Liberi" (Mountaineers are always free)

State Bird: Cardinal (cardinalis cardinalis)

State Tree: Sugar Maple (acer saccharum)

State Flower: Big Rhododendron (rhododendron maximum)

State Song: "West Virginia, My Home, Sweet Home", "The West Virginia Hills" or "This Is My West Virginia"

Statehood: West Virginia became the 35th state on Jun 20, 1863.

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