West Virginia is the 10th-smallest state by area and ranks as the 12th-least populous state, with a population of 1,769,979 residents. [5] The capital and most populous city is Charleston with a population of 49,055. West Virginia was admitted to the Union on June 20, 1863, and was a key border state during the American Civil War.

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Jan 31, 2025 · West Virginia, constituent state of the U.S. It was admitted as the 35th state of the union in 1863. It is bordered to the north by Pennsylvania, to the east by Maryland and Virginia, to the southwest by Kentucky, and to the northwest by Ohio. The state capital is Charleston.

Jan 4, 2024 · Ready to visit WV? From exploring New River Gorge National Park and Preserve to overnighting at The Greenbrier, these are the best things to do in West Virginia.

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.

Aug 29, 2024 · West Virginia separated from Confederate Virginia to earn statehood in 1863. The state today is known for its coal production and its mountainous terrain.

15 hours ago · Attorney General J.B. McCuskey, center, is joined by representatives of the West Virginia Coal Association and GO-WV on Thursday as he announced a federal lawsuit against New York state over a law ...

1 day ago · Flash flooding has washed out numerous roads and bridges, and high-water rescues have been reported. Residents in Huntington, West Virginia, area told to shelter in place or seek higher ground immediately. NWS confirms at least one tornado struck Kentucky with a preliminary EF-1 rating. Several ...

Jul 1, 2024 · West Virginia. QuickFacts provides statistics for all states and counties. Also for cities and towns with a population of 5,000 or more.

Jan 28, 2025 · West Virginia - Appalachian, Civil War, Coal: Some 14,000 years ago Native American hunters entered the Ohio and Kanawha valleys in pursuit of mammoths. About 9000 bc people of the Archaic culture, with a small-game hunting, …