West Virginia State Information

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

Little Bit of History

The state of West Virginia encompasses 24,230 square miles and is ranked 41st in the nation's total area. It was the 35th state to enter the union on June 20, 1863. West Virginia broke away from Virginia during the American Civil War, and retained part of the original name.

Essentials

Motto-

Montani Semper Liberi
Mountaineers are Always Free

Capital-

Charleston

Time Zone-

Eastern

Demonym-

West Virginian

Quarter

Introduced - 2005

Song

West Virginia Hills

Oh, the West Virginia hills! How majestic and how grand,

With their summits bathed in glory, Like our Prince Immanuel's Land!

Did You Know?

• Mother's Day was first observed at Andrews Church in Grafton on May 10, 1908.
• Nearly 75% of West Virginia is covered by forests.
• The first rural free mail delivery was started in Charles Town on October 6, 1896, and then spread throughout the United States.
• The first electric railroad in the world, built as a commercial enterprise, was constructed between Huntington and Guyandotte.

Want more state information like this? Look it up at 50states.com

Are you thinking of moving to the great state of West Virginia? Here are a few tips to help you get started and keep you organized:

Driving in West Virginia
Take a spin through the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles online to better prepare yourself before your move. Use this link to learn need-to-know basics such as obtaining a new West Virginia driver's license, requirements for an ID cards, and vehicle registration.

Moving Checklist and Home Inventory Record
There are so many things to remember when moving from getting to the storage boxes to remembering to call the utility companies. Below are two tools to help you stay organized.

• Allstate Moving Checklist (PDF format) - Use this list to help you manage your move.
• Know Your Stuff - Take a full inventory of your belongings with our online home inventory tool or download the Allstate Household Inventory Record list.

Always check out the moving company's registration number, references and complaint history at Relocation.com. This is important, even if your move is within West Virginia.

Need an Insurance Policy in West Virginia?
Find out if switching to Allstate might save you money by getting an auto insurance quote today (it's easy!).You can also talk to an Allstate agent right in your neighborhood or call 1-866-621-6900 to get a quote over the phone.

Scenic Drives

Some suggested scenic road trips.

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

For more information specific to West Virginia visit:

• West Virginia State Catastrophe Information
• West Virginia Auto Insurance Coverages

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