Virginia
Virginia has been nicknamed the "Mother of States." The original Virginia territory was split into many different states. Land was taken to create: West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and, even a small part of Minnesota. It has been said, if you do not solve the breakout in 45 minutes, Virginia could be split off to form three other states. Save Virginia!
Virginia has been nicknamed the "Mother of States." The original Virginia territory was split into many different states. Land was taken to create: West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and, even a small part of Minnesota. It has been said, if you do not solve the breakout in 45 minutes, Virginia could be split off to form three other states. Save Virginia!
Virginia is located in the eastern part of the United States. Part of the original 13 colonies, Virginia became the 10th state on June 25, 1788.
Virginia is located in the eastern part of the United States. Part of the original 13 colonies, Virginia became the 10th state on June 25, 1788.
Virginia is named after Queen Elizabeth I of England.
Virginia is named after Queen Elizabeth I of England.
The state nickname is "Old Dominion."
The state nickname is "Old Dominion."
The capital city is Richmond and the largest city is Virginia Beach.
The capital city is Richmond and the largest city is Virginia Beach.
Virginia is bordered by five states: Kentucky, Tennessee, Maryland, North Carolina, and West Virginia.
Virginia is bordered by five states: Kentucky, Tennessee, Maryland, North Carolina, and West Virginia.
Virginia’s boasts of being the “Mother of Presidents” as it is the birthplace of eight U.S. presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, William Harrison, John Tyler, Zachary Taylor, and Woodrow Wilson.
Virginia’s boasts of being the “Mother of Presidents” as it is the birthplace of eight U.S. presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, William Harrison, John Tyler, Zachary Taylor, and Woodrow Wilson.
Six First Ladies (wives of US Presidents) were born in Virginia: Martha Washington, Martha Jefferson, Rachel Jackson, Letitia Tyler, Ellen Arthur, Edith Wilson.
Six First Ladies (wives of US Presidents) were born in Virginia: Martha Washington, Martha Jefferson, Rachel Jackson, Letitia Tyler, Ellen Arthur, Edith Wilson.
At 23 miles long, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel is the largest bridge and tunnel combination of its kind in the world.
At 23 miles long, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel is the largest bridge and tunnel combination of its kind in the world.
The CBBT has been called one of the world’s engineering marvels.
The CBBT has been called one of the world’s engineering marvels.
Virginians like their personalized plates. Over more than 1 million license plates have been designed by car and truck owners.
Virginians like their personalized plates. Over more than 1 million license plates have been designed by car and truck owners.
It is pretty easy to get a special license plate in Virginia. You can go online and submit your design. It only costs $10 more than a standard license plate.
It is pretty easy to get a special license plate in Virginia. You can go online and submit your design. It only costs $10 more than a standard license plate.
In the 1880s, Dr. Charles Browne Fleet of Lynchburg, Virginia invented ChapStick. He was a physician and a pharmacological thinker.
In the 1880s, Dr. Charles Browne Fleet of Lynchburg, Virginia invented ChapStick. He was a physician and a pharmacological thinker.
Virginia has an annual pony swim.
Virginia has an annual pony swim.
The saltwater cowboys round up about 150 wild ponies from the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge on Assateague Island. They drive them across the 100-yard channel. After the swim, the ponies are sold to benefit the volunteer fire department.
The saltwater cowboys round up about 150 wild ponies from the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge on Assateague Island. They drive them across the 100-yard channel. After the swim, the ponies are sold to benefit the volunteer fire department.
Chincoteague ponies are stocky, with short legs, thick manes, and large, round bellies.
Chincoteague ponies are stocky, with short legs, thick manes, and large, round bellies.
The Flowering Dogwood
The Flowering Dogwood
Virginia is the only state to have the same plant for their state flower and state tree.
Virginia is the only state to have the same plant for their state flower and state tree.
The Pentagon is located in Arlington , Virginia. This building is headquarters for the United States Department of Defense. It serves as the military headquarters for the country.
The Pentagon is located in Arlington , Virginia. This building is headquarters for the United States Department of Defense. It serves as the military headquarters for the country.
The enormous, 6.24-million-square-foot concrete structure is the largest office building in the world.
The enormous, 6.24-million-square-foot concrete structure is the largest office building in the world.
The Pentagon covers thirty-four acres.
The Pentagon covers thirty-four acres.
The first peanuts grown in the United States were grown in Virginia.
The first peanuts grown in the United States were grown in Virginia.
