Fascinating Facts About West Virginia

What is the population of West Virginia?

• 1.8 million

• 1.5 million

• 2 million

• 1.7 million

What is the median annual household income in West Virginia?

• $44,000

• $50,000

• $40,000

• $45,000

What was the original proposed name for West Virginia?

• Western Virginia

• New Virginia

• Appalachia

• Kanawha

What led to the final naming of West Virginia?

• A legislative decision

• A public vote

• A presidential decree

• A historical event

How did the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia come into existence?

• A river redirection

• A land purchase

• Territorial disputes

• Settlers' claims

Who was both the youngest and oldest governor of West Virginia?

• Jim Justice

• John D. Rockefeller IV

• Earl Ray Tomblin

• Cecil Underwood

Which city was the original capital of West Virginia?

• Charleston

• Martinsburg

• Clarksburg

• Wheeling

In what year did the construction of the secret nuclear bunker begin?

• 1945

• 1958

• 1961

• 1970

What was the purpose of the secret bunker in West Virginia?

• A military base

• A research facility

• A fallout shelter for Congress

• A presidential retreat

What must railroads do when passing within one mile of a residential area with 100 or more people?

• Sound their horns

• Stop at a built station

• Slow down

• Notify local authorities