Virginia State Information

Welcome to the Virginia information page! Learn more about Virginia's rich cultural and historical background through Virginia trivia, history and facts. You can explore all that Virginia has to offer with our suggested scenic road trips and information about driving in Virginia. If you are thinking about moving to the great state of Virginia, check out tips to help you get started and the handy Allstate Moving Checklist.

Little Bit of History

The state of Virginia encompasses 42,774 square miles and is ranked 35th in the nation's total area. It was the 10th state to enter the union on June 25, 1788. Virginia was named after Queen Elizabeth of England.

Essentials

Motto-

Sic semper tyrannis
Thus ever (or always) to tyrants

Capital-

Richmond

Time Zone-

Eastern

Demonym-

Virginian

Quarter

Introduced - 2000

Song

Carry Me back to Old Virginny

There's where the cotton and corn and taters grow.

There's where the birds warble sweet in the spring-time.

Did You Know?

• Jamestown was the first English settlement in the U.S.
• The first peanuts grown in the United States were grown in Virginia.
• The first Thanksgiving in North America was held in Virginia in 1619.
• Patrick Henry made his "Give me Liberty or Give me Death" speech in St. John's Church in Richmond.

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Are you thinking about moving to Virginia? Use these tips to help you get started right from your computer.

Driving in Virginia
Take a spin through the Visit the Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles site to learn more about important basics like vehicle registration, obtaining your driver's license, and requirements for ID Cards.

Moving Checklist and Home Inventory Record
From getting storage boxes to calling the utility companies, there are many things to remember when you move to Virginia. Stay organized with these helpful tools from Allstate:

• Allstate Moving Checklist (PDF format) has a month-by-month timeline to help you stay on track.
• Know Your Stuff, our online home inventory tool, will help you take a full inventory of your belongings. You can also download the Allstate Household Inventory Record list.

Whether you are moving to Virginia or moving within Virginia, remember to review the moving company's registration number, check out references, and complaint history at Relocation.com.

Need an Insurance Policy in Virginia?
Get an auto insurance quote today (it's easy!) and find out if you can save money by switching to Allstate. You can also talk to your local Allstate agent or call 1-866-621-6900 to get a quote.

Scenic Drives

Some suggested scenic road trips.

Preview upcoming events, historic sites and museums. Find transportation information along with state maps at the Virginia State Tourism site.

For more information specific to Virginia visit:

• Virginia State Catastrophe Information
• Virginia Auto Insurance Coverages

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