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West Virginia's official symbols
Nickname
The Mountain State
State bird
Northern Cardinal
State flower
Rhododendron
State tree
Sugar Maple
State motto
Montani semper liberi ("Mountaineers are always free")
State song
The West Virginia Hills
Capital
Charleston
Statehood year
1863
About state symbols
Every US state has officially designated symbols — usually a bird, flower, tree, motto, and song — chosen to represent the state's identity, history, or natural environment. These symbols often appear on state license plates, state quarters, government seals, and tourism materials.
How West Virginia got its nickname
West Virginia is best known as "The Mountain State." The nickname reflects the state's signature feature.
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