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	West Virginia - Printer-friendly - MSN Encarta
		West Virginia lies in the very heart of the Appalachian Highlands, and its predominantly mountainous terrain and picturesque scenery have led to its nickname as the Mountain State.
		The Eastern Panhandle lies in the Ridge and Valley province of the Appalachian Mountains.
		Species of West Virginia animals that are threatened or endangered include the eastern cougar, the northern flying squirrel, the three-toothed land snail, two species of mussels found in the Kanawha and Ohio rivers, the Virginia big-eared bat, and the Indiana bat.
	encarta.msn.com /text_761565250___0/West_Virginia.html (13445 words)

	The US50 - A guide to the state of West Virginia - History
		Eastern Virginian conservatives reached agreement with the West on the major issues remaining from the 1829 convention.
		From the initial list, most of the counties in the Shenandoah Valley were excluded due to their control by Confederate troops and a large number of local Confederate sympathizers.
		Jackson was raised by an uncle on a farm in Virginia.
	www.theus50.com /westvirginia/history.shtml (2394 words)

	World Almanac for Kids
		WEST VIRGINIA, one of the South Atlantic states of the U.S., bordered on the N by Ohio and Pennsylvania, on the NE by Maryland, on the E and S by Virginia, and on the W by Kentucky and Ohio.
		West Virginia, with an area of 62,759 sq km (24,231 sq mi), is the 41st largest U.S. state; 9.1% of its land area is owned by the federal government.
		West Virginia is one of the least urbanized states in the U.S.; in 1990 about 36% of all West Virginians lived in areas defined as urban, and the rest lived in rural areas.
	www.worldalmanacforkids.com /explore/states/westvirginia.html (3411 words)

	Virginia
		Virginia is bordered by West Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia (across the Potomac River) to the north; by Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean to the east; by North Carolina and Tennessee to the south; and by Kentucky and West Virginia to the west.
		Virginia was given its nickname, "The Old Dominion", by King Charles II of England at the time of The Restoration, because it had remained loyal to the crown during the English Civil War.
		Virginia is one of the states that seceded from the Union (on April 17, 1861) and operated independently until it joined the Confederacy during the Civil War when it turned over its military on June 8 and ratified the Constitution of the Confederate States on June 19.
	articles.gourt.com /en/Virginia (3527 words)

	Information And Resources About West Virginia
		West Virginia broke away from the Commonwealth of Virginia during the American Civil War and was admitted to the Union as a separate state on June 20, 1863 (an anniversary now celebrated as West Virginia Day in the state).
		Shaded relief map of Cumberland Plateau and Ridge and Valley AppalachiansWest Virginia is bordered by Pennsylvania to the north; by Ohio to the north and west; by Kentucky to the west; by Maryland to the north and east; and by Virginia to the east and south.
		West Virginia's capital and seat of government is the city of Charleston, located in the southwest area of the state.
	www.seegeorgiarealestate.com /West_Virginia.htm (5581 words)

	West Virginia Statehood
		Many eastern Virginia slaveholders now paid less in property taxes than before, placing a greater burden on the western counties.
		At this Reform Convention, the West was represented by entirely new delegates, who had not participated in the 1829 convention.
		It is not possible to determine accurately the vote total from present-day West Virginia due to vote tampering and the destruction of records.
	www.wvculture.org /history/statehoo.html (2036 words)

	West Virginia - Search View - MSN Encarta
		In 2006 West Virginia had 9 hazardous waste sites on a national priority list for cleanup due to their severity or proximity to people.
		West Virginia’s beautiful mountain areas afford fine recreational opportunities.
		Music is always a feature for festivals in West Virginia.
	encarta.msn.com /text_761565250__1/West_Virginia.html (13512 words)

	West Virginia DNR - Invasive Plants of West Virginia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Generally, the native plant species of West Virginia are those that were part of plant communities when North America was first settled by Europeans.
		are invading shale barrens, limestone glades, and barrens, and native grassland communities.
		The West Virginia Native Plant Society (WVNPS) has begun encouraging nurserymen to cultivate plants native to West Virginia that could be used in conservation and ornamental projects throughout the state as alternatives to non-native invasive plant species.
	www.wvdnr.gov /Wildlife/InvasiveWV.shtm (1121 words)

	West Virginia Drug Threat Assessment
		Most of the marijuana available in West Virginia is produced in Mexico; however, a substantial amount is produced locally and in neighboring states by Caucasian local independent dealers and loosely organized criminal groups that are composed primarily of family members and close friends.
		However, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources reports that the level of methamphetamine abuse likely is not reflected in the number of treatment admissions because methamphetamine is a relatively new abuse problem.
		Heroin abuse levels in West Virginia are low; however, state and local law enforcement officials report that abuse is increasing in cities such as Martinsburg and Weirton where the drug is being abused as a substitute for OxyContin.
	www.usdoj.gov /ndic/pubs5/5266/index.htm (1222 words)

	West Virginia Jewish History
		The first official Jewish settlement in West Virginia was at Wheeling where a Jewish cemetery and informal congregation was established in 1849.
		Jews lived and traded in West Virginia prior to 1849, and as early as the late 18th century, but the official community did not get its start until Congregation L'Shem Shomayim was established in Wheeling in 1849.
		West Virginia possesses a rich and varied Jewish past and a bright Jewish present.
	www.westvirginiajewishhistory.com (603 words)

	Public Interest Guide to Redistricting
		West Virginia lost one U.S. House seat following the last redistricting cycle.
		In 2001, the state will need to be redrawn significantly because of a major shift in population, with the 2nd congressional district picking up seats at the expense of the 3rd.
		West Virginia's congressional district plan was challenged on equal population grounds in 1992; the overall deviation from equality was 0.09 percent.
	www.fairvote.org /redistricting/reports/remanual/wv.htm (190 words)

	West Virginia Trails and Greenways, Rail Trails, and guide to hiking, biking, and trail riding
		West Virginia Rails-to-Trails Council is a statewide non-profit charity whose membership includes local rail-trail foundations, rail-trail enthusiasts, civic organizations, trail user groups, and businesses.
		Its purpose is to promote and help create rail-trails in West Virginia to provide recreational opportunities and stimulate economic development through rail-trail tourism: http://www.wvrtc.org/
		West Virginia SKI Areas provide cross-country skiing information as well as summer trail activities: http://wvweb.com/www/travel_recreation/skiing/skiing_homepage2.html
	www.americantrails.org /resources/statetrails/WVstate.html (611 words)

	CRAFT FESTIVALS: panhandle CRAFT mall.com
		Listings from Sunshine Artist magazine's database of over 2,000 events available for searching on the Internet.
		Find the dates, the locations, and the list of exhibitors selling handmade beads, buttons, and jewelry at this nationwide travelling craft fair.
		List of exhibitors, broken down by hobby area, with registration form and directions to the showgrouds.
	www.panhandlecraftmall.com /feston.html (1998 words)

	WVDCJS : Law Enforcement Training: Law Enforcement Agency Directory: West Virginia State Police
		To navigate, click on the regions on the map or from the list provided below.
		Both will query results for West Virginia State Police Detachments in the region you select.
		Contact Chuck Sadler at (304) 558-8814, extension 214 for more information.
	www.wvdcjs.com /lawenforcement/agencydirectory/statepolice.html (54 words)

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