State Symbols Guide
West Virginia State Symbols & Official Emblems
The South State • Explore official state symbols, history, facts, and cultural heritage.
Abbreviation
WV
Capital
Charleston
Population
1,793,716
Statehood
1863
Region
South
Symbols
6
Official State Symbols
State Bird
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
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State Flag
West Virginia State Flag
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State Flower
Rhododendron
Rhododendron maximum
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State Motto
Montani Semper Liberi
Latin
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State Nickname
The Mountain State
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State Tree
Sugar Maple
Acer saccharum
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📊 Quick Facts
- Official Name
- West Virginia
- Abbreviation
- WV
- Capital City
- Charleston
- Population
- 1,793,716
- Statehood Date
- June 20, 1863
- Region
- South
- Number of Symbols
- 6
