Riley Reed
I chose the mountian state for my state which is called West Virginia.The state flower is the rhododendron, the colors are blue and gold, the tree is the sugar maple, the bird is the cardinal, the animal is the black bear, the captial is Charleston, and the state abbreviation is W.Va. West Virginia is ranked 35th in the union and it became a state on June 20,1863West Virginia is known for mining coal. West Virginia has mined over millions of tons of coal. The West Virginia coal industry began when it was first founded in 1742 by John Peter Salley in
what is now known as Boone County. Coal is found in 53 of 55 counties in West Virginia.The only two counties that don't have coal are Jefferson and Hardy. In 2005 West Virginia produced over 159 million tons of coal. West Virginia leads the nation in underground coal
production and they lead the nation in coal exports with over 50 million tons shipped to 23 countries.West Virginia's coal accounts for about 50% of U.S coal exports.The West Virginia motto is "Mountaineers are always free."
West Virginia Hills Words by Mrs. Ellen King,
Music by H. E. Engle
1. Oh, the West Virginia hills! How majestic and how grand,
With their summits bathed in glory, Like our Prince Immanuel's Land!
Is it any wonder then, That my heart with rapture thrills,
As I stand once more with loved ones On those West Virginia hills?
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Oh, the hills, beautiful hills, How I love those West Virginia hills!
If o'er sea o'er land I roam, Still I'll think of happy home,
And my friends among the West Virginia hills.
2. Oh, the West Virginia hills! Where my childhood hours were passed,
Where I often wandered lonely, And the future tried to cast;
Many are our visions bright, Which the future ne'er fulfills;
But how sunny were my daydreams On those West Virginia hills!
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3. Oh, the West Virginia hills! How unchang'd they seem to stand,
With their summits pointed skyward To the Great Almighty's Land!
Many changes I can see, Which my heart with sadness fills;
But no changes can be noticed In those West Virginia hills.
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4. Oh, the West Virginia hills! I must bid you now adieu.
In my home beyond the mountains I shall ever dream of you;
In the evening time of life, If my Father only wills,
I shall still behold the vision Of those West Virginia hills.
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