State Symbols Guide

West Virginia

The South State • Official symbols, facts, and history.

Abbreviation
WV
Capital
Charleston
Population
1,793,716
Statehood
1863
Region
South
Symbols
1
West Virginia flag

Official State Symbols

Northern Cardinal
State Bird

Northern Cardinal

Adopted 1949

Cardinalis cardinalis

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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
1

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