The 35th State admitted to the United States (on June 20, 1863). Its residents had petitioned for secession from Virginia in order to ally with the North in the American Civil War. President Lincoln signed it into statehood on the above date.
It is currently a state with a terrible economy based on coal and tourism. In terms of tourism, though, it has more to offer than one might expect.
Its electoral votes had gone to the Democratic candidate for decades prior to the 2000 election, and it has had two Democratic Senators and a Democrat as Governor for quite some time as well...so don't call it a "red state." That only proves that you don't know what the hell you're talking about.
For a quick, easy map of West Virginia, flip yourself off with your left hand. Extend your thumb to the side for the eastern panhandle. For slightly more accuracy, unfold one knuckle of your index finger.
It is currently a state with a terrible economy based on coal and tourism. In terms of tourism, though, it has more to offer than one might expect.
Its electoral votes had gone to the Democratic candidate for decades prior to the 2000 election, and it has had two Democratic Senators and a Democrat as Governor for quite some time as well...so don't call it a "red state." That only proves that you don't know what the hell you're talking about.
For a quick, easy map of West Virginia, flip yourself off with your left hand. Extend your thumb to the side for the eastern panhandle. For slightly more accuracy, unfold one knuckle of your index finger.
by pitttbaster October 8, 2009
Get the West Virginiamug. DOES NOT HAVE INCEST OR HICS, and has a coal supply that helps power several neighboring states. also has a kickass college team called MARSHALL
by Rockteacher101 October 24, 2003
Get the West Virginiamug. a state in the united states of america. it is shaped like a middle finger, or a pineapple when turned a little bit.
west virginia split from virginia in 1863 and became a union state, thus its a middle finger to the confederacy.
by FlashlightMemelord January 31, 2019
Get the West Virginiamug. I'm from WV and it does not have hillbillies and no incest or anything. Marshall does no suck and in the past 5 years Marshall has kicked miami's (oh) ass and oh yeah marshal is going into confrence usa while miami is staying in the mac because they didnt get an invitation...heh heh
by A French December 7, 2003
Get the West Virginiamug. Where the country roads take you.
Country Roads, Take me home,
to the place, I belong,
West Virginia, Mountain Momma
Take me home, Country Roads
to the place, I belong,
West Virginia, Mountain Momma
Take me home, Country Roads
by JonTron's Scissorman September 10, 2018
Get the West Virginiamug. A place filled with horrible accents, poverty, rednecks and country music. I should know. I live here.
by Rainboww December 1, 2010
Get the West Virginiamug. A wannabe southern state that's basically Mississippi part deux.
Even though West Virginia is located at a fairly northern latitude (the northermost part of WV is at the same latitude as NYC), due to the accent and mannerisms of it's people and it's odd geography, it might as well be a part of Mississippi.
Even though West Virginia is located at a fairly northern latitude (the northermost part of WV is at the same latitude as NYC), due to the accent and mannerisms of it's people and it's odd geography, it might as well be a part of Mississippi.
<West Virginia person> HI Y'ALL, AIN'T Y'ALL FIXIN' TO GO OUT YONDER TO THAT THERE PICKUP TRUCK TO GET MAH BANJO AND MOONSHINE A HYUCK A HYUCK
<Pittsburgh person> Did ya know that West Virginia is only 'boot a half hour away from Picksburg, eh?
<West Virginia person> I THINK YOU BE LYING BOY
<Pittsburgh person> Did ya know that West Virginia is only 'boot a half hour away from Picksburg, eh?
<West Virginia person> I THINK YOU BE LYING BOY
by Da Wizard Of OZ June 12, 2009
Get the West Virginiamug.