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A white field is bordered in dark blue. West Virginia's flag displays a rock containing the date June 20, 1863, the day West Virginia became a state. The two men represent farming and mining. Below them are two rifles with a "Liberty Cap" on top the rifles. A banner ribbon includes the state motto " Mountaineers Are Always Free". Around the picture are a wreath of rhododendron and the name of the state on a red ribbon.

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Split from Virginia in 1863 because Split from Virginia in 1863 because it supported the North in the Civil it supported the North in the Civil

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Biggest City: CharlestonBiggest City: Charleston

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Harpers Ferry / John Brown’s Harpers Ferry / John Brown’s RaidRaid

Grave Creek MoundGrave Creek Mound

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Largest producer of marbles in Largest producer of marbles in U.S.U.S.

The New River Gorge Bridge

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