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Cool Facts About West Virginia. West Virginias nickname the Mountain State is. State in the Appalachian Mountains. At every West Virginia University home game the crowd sings the John Denvers classic song Take Me Home Country Roads and has been since 1972. West Virginia is an interesting state that sits along the eastern seaboard of the United States.
The Fostoria Glass Company which moved from Ohio to Moundsville had more than 900 workers in the early 20th century and was the largest glass tableware factory in the country. Hiking camping rock climbing whitewater rafting and fishing are popular activities thanks to the states mountains forested wilderness areas and fast-running rivers. Here are a few fun facts about the Mountain State West Virginia formed after breaking away from Virginia during the Civil War. West Virginia was known for its glass manufacturing. It is located in the Appalachian region in the Southern United States that is also considered to be a part of the Middle Atlantic States. Mothers Day was first observed at Andrews Church in Grafton on May 10 1908.
West Virginia only has one natural lake named Trout Pond.
West Virginia only has one natural lake named Trout Pond. West Virginia has the oldest population of any state. For many years coal was the leading industry. The Fostoria Glass Company which moved from Ohio to Moundsville had more than 900 workers in the early 20th century and was the largest glass tableware factory in the country. Tourism is the states leading industry. WVU has a few celebrity alumni including Taylor Kinney Cheryl Hines and Steve Harvey.