West Virginia
The Mountain State By Parker
People
Their are about 1.8 million people in the state West Virginia. The people in West Virginia are known as mountaineers. Today mountaineers are proud of their background. Mountaineer means a person who takes part of mountaineering. The activity is climbing mountains. A lot of people climb on mountains in West Virginia.
West Virginia's State Animal
West Virginia's state animal is the black bear.
West Virginias State Bird
West Virginia's state bird is the cardinal.
West Virginia's State Flag
West Virginia's state flag is very beautiful.
West Virginia
History
The first people in West Virginia were Native Americans. In about 1600, more native Americans moved in the same area. By 1775 more than thirty thousand settlers lived there.
Land
West Virginia lies in the Appalachian mountains. The state is made up of two natural regions. The two natural regions are the plateau region and highland region.
Things To See And Do
West Virginia is a great place to learn about the past. You can also see old farm tools , rail road cars and much more. You can ride through the mine on mining carts.