West Virginia History

What is West Virginias "Birthday"

• July 4, 1776

• June 20, 1863

• July 20, 1969

• December 7, 1941

What is west Virginia known for?

• Tar heel state

• The mountain state

• Redwood trees

• Statue of liberty

What is the county seat of Mingo

• Williamson

• Delbarton

• Gilbert

• Matewan

In what year did West Virginia officially become a state?

• 1945

• 1863

• 1776

• 1983

Who was the first governor of West Virginia?

• Arthur Boreman

• George Washington

• Jim Justice

• Cecil Underwood

What is the county seat of Mingo County? (a)   ​

• Williamson

• Delbarton

• Matewan

• Gilbert

• Lenore

West Virginia Day celebrates the anniversary of West Virginia's statehood. On which day does it occur?

• July 4

• June 20

• March 31

• August 9

Who was the President of the United States when West Virginia became a state?

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Dwight Eisenhower

• Theodore Roosevelt

West Virginia's state motto, "Montani Semper Liberi," means what?

• Goonies never say die

• All for one and one for all

• Mountaineers are always free

• I'm sick and tired of eatin' sloppy, slimy eggs

Who is on the state seal?

• a farmer and a teacher

• a teacher and a doctor

• a miner and a teacher

• a miner and a farmer