Posted in West Virginia
May 11, 2015
11 Things That You Didn’t Know About West Virginia
We all know that there are mountains, hunting, the population, and Mountaineers…
But did you know about these 11 interesting facts about West Virginia and how truly unique it is?
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The median age is 40!

Pictured above is the childhood home of Stonewall Jackson!

You're welcome! We all know how much everybody loves state sales tax.

It is also the longest steel arch bridge in the world at 1700 feet!

The Grave Creek Mound is 69 feet high and is 900 feet in circumference.



Bloch Brothers, of Wheeling, WV, started painting bridges and barns like the one pictured above.

Or, the 9th smallest!

West Virginia is quite amazing!
I had no idea that Mail Pouch tobacco originated in West Virginia!
This state really is quite incredible and original.
What are some facts that you would like to share about West Virginia? Comment them below!