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What symbolizes West Virginia?
The Black Bear was selected as West Virginia’s official State Animal by a poll of students, teachers and sportsmen conducted by the Division of Natural Resources in 1954-1955. It was officially adopted by the Legislature during the 1973 Regular Session with the approval of House Concurrent Resolution 6.
What are the three symbols on WV flag?
The farmer stands on the left with an ax and plow before a cornstalk and a sheaf of wheat. The miner stands on the right with a pickaxe and, behind him, two barrels, an anvil and sledge hammer. The state flag’s proportions are identical to those of the flag of the United States.
What is West Virginia’s state gem?
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Gem/State
What does WV state seal symbolize?
Official State Seal of West Virginia Two crossed rifles and a Liberty cap in front of the boulder represent the importance of fighting for liberty. The center design of the seal is considered the arms of the state, which also appears on West Virginia’s state flag.
What is West Virginia’s nickname?
Mountain State
West Virginia/Nicknames
West Virginia is called the Mountain State because it’s the only state completely within the Appalachian Mountain region, and its average elevation is higher than any other state east of the Mississippi River!
What is the WV state motto?
Montani semper liberi
West Virginia/Motto
The Constitution of West Virginia, Article 2, Section 7, provides that: “The present seal of the state, with its motto ‘Montani Semper Liberi,’ shall be the great seal of the State of West Virginia, and shall be kept by the secretary of state, to be used by him, officially as directed by law.”
Can you find gold in WV?
Gold in West Virginia There are no commercial gold mines operating in West Virginia. Despite the lack of gold found within quartz, very small quantities of gold can be found within the state. As with almost any state, very tiny specks of gold have been reported to be found in several creeks and rivers.
What is West Virginia’s motto?
What is the Virginia motto?
Sic semper tyrannis
Virginia/Motto
Virginia’s motto, “Sic Semper Tyrannis” (Thus Always to Tyrants), appears at the bottom.