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Ben's Guide (3-5): Quick Facts: West Virginia
Quick Facts: West Virginia ... The West Virginia Hills ... Name given to western counties of Virginia which refused to secede in 1863" ... [Read More]
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of West Virginia
The official seal of the state of West Virginia has remained unchanged since it was first adopted in 1863. Soon after West Virginia gained statehood, the state's first Legislature authorized artist Joseph H. Diss Debar's design for its official seal. The design captures the essence of West Virginia's natural resources and the resolve of its people. A large boulder sits in the center of the seal, symbolizing strength, steadfastness, and stability. Etched in the stone is the date of West Virginia's entrance into the Union, June 20, 1863. Two rifles lie crossed in front of the boulder, and are draped with the Liberty Cap, signifying the state's willingness to defend itself in the name of Liberty. On one side of the boulder is a representation of Agriculture, as a farmer stands with his ax and plow before a cornstalk. On the other side, Industry is symbolized by a miner shouldering his pickax, and behind him an anvil and sledge hammer. These images are surrounded by the words "State ... [Read More]
USDA Rural Development--West Virginia Home Page
Welcome to the USDA West Virginia Rural Development web page. Our West Virginia Rural Development team takes great pride in helping the communities and people we serve as we continue to deliver more and more of USDA Rural Development's resources to the farthest corners of rural West Virginia. Like other regions of rural America, West Virginia is blessed with hardworking people and safe communities. ... USDA West Virginia Rural Development also works diligently on developing the necessary partnerships with public and private sector organizations, non-profits, as well as the various community developers and civic leaders throughout West Virginia, our region, and the nation. Through these essential relationships, we are able to leverage more resources for our rural residents to access, while at the same time encouraging more lenders and other organizations to participate and invest in rural community economic development. ... [Read More]
New River Gorge National River
A rugged, white water river, flowing northward through deep canyons, the New River is among the oldest rivers on the continent. Located in southern West Virginia, New River Gorge National River was established in 1978 to preserve and protect 53 miles of the New River as a free-flowing waterway. This unit of the National Park System encompasses over 70,000 acres of land along the New River between the towns of Hinton and Fayetteville. The park and the surrounding area are rich in cultural and natural history, and contain an abundance of scenic and recreational opportunities. ... [Read More]
West Virginia DNR - Wildlife Center
The West Virginia State Wildlife Center is a modern zoological facility displaying native and introduced state wildlife. Operated by the Wildlife Resources Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, the Wildlife Center is dedicated to presenting visitors a realistic and factual understanding of our state's wildlife. Woodland wildlife can be viewed along a wheelchair-accessible interpretative trail 1.25 mile through a mature hardwood forest. ... [Read More]
West Virginia DNR - Research And Cooperative Grants
The following coloring sheets were created by Sonnie and William E. Brown for the purpose of helping students become more aware of West Virginia's nongame wildlife. Each sheet has a description of the animal, background information and a picture for identification. An excellent exercise is to have children color the animal then look them up in guidebooks or online to see how close their imagination was to the real thing! They can also fill in the habitat around the animal for more creativity. ... [Read More]
VDACS - Virginia Christmas Tree Guide
Directions: From Northern Virginia, take Virginia Route 7 (Leesburg Pike) west over Blue Ridge Mountains. Route 7 intersects with U.S. Route 340 at Berryville. Farm is on U.S. Route 340, 4 miles north of Berryville, 1/2 mile south of Virginia/West Virginia line. ... Directions: From Washington Capital Beltway, take Route 7 west (past Leesburg), right on Route 9 west, 5 miles. Right on Route 287 north, 4.7 miles. Left on Householder Road, 0.7 mile. Farm on left. Or from Frederick, MD, take Route 340 west to Route 17 south (Brunswick, MD) to Route 287 south, 1 mile south of Lovettsville. Right on Householder Road, 0.7 mile. Farm on left. ... [Read More]
Virginia Archaeology Network
Every October, Virginia celebrates Virginia archaeology at libraries, museums, historical societies, clubs, and on active archaeological sites. This year the poster is being produced by Virginia Commonwealth University and highlights the theme Archaeology on the Edge: Environmental Archaeology in Virginia. ... The atlas has links to destinations in Virginia which are open to the public and feature exhibits or information related to archaeology. The atlas was created in 1998 with the help of a grant from the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities under the auspices of the Council of Virginia Archaeologists, The Archeological Society of Virginia, and the Department of Historic Resources; web design by Net Impressions. This revised and updated version includes 17 additional sites. ... [Read More]
Ben's Guide (3-5): Quick Facts: Virginia
Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia ... Quick Facts: Virginia ... Page Name: http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/state/virginia.html ... [Read More]
VDGIF > Upcoming Events > Kids 'n Fishing Photo Contest
It certainly isn't hard to "picture it," kids 'n fishing that is - smiles, laughs, looks of anticipation and excitement. So, join in on the fun, catch the excitement of your child on film while fishing and enter his or her picture in the annual Kid’s n Fishing Photo Contest sponsored by DGIF and Shakespeare Tackle Company… celebrate National Fishing Week! ... Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries ... 4010 West Broad Street ... [Read More]
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