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West Virginia · USPS Abbreviation

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West Virginia's 2-letter postal abbreviation

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WV is the official USPS 2-letter abbreviation for West Virginia. This page launches the USPS Abbreviations quiz starting with WV — match the code to the state.

Why WV?

The USPS standardized state abbreviations to 2 letters in 1963 to fit punched cards in early mail-sorting machines. The code WV takes the first 1 or 2 distinctive letters of West Virginia.

Quick facts

USPS code
WV
Capital
Charleston
Largest city
Charleston
Region
South
Admitted to Union
1863
Nickname
Mountain State
Electoral votes
4
Bordering states
Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia

Other West Virginia games

→ West Virginia · Place the State→ West Virginia · State Capitals Quiz→ West Virginia · State Flag Quiz→ West Virginia · State Nickname Quiz

More about West Virginia

→ West Virginia state page → Learn the 50 US states → All US states games

Frequently asked

What is West Virginia's abbreviation?

WV.

Is this game free?

Yes — 100% free, no signup, no ads. Just play.

Can I play other West Virginia quizzes?

Yes — see the sibling games above. West Virginia appears in every Statedoku mini-game.