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WV left the state of Virginia to become it's own state.
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"Montani Semper Liberi" which means, "Mountaineers are always free" is our state motto.
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Rhododendron becomes state flower with vote of students and Governor's approval.
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Our current state flag was adopted.
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Cardinal was voted on by students to be the state bird.
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Sugar Maple was voted on by students to become the state tree.
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Old Blue and Gold are the state colors.
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Black bear was voted to be the state animal in 1955. It was later made official by state officials
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Brook Trout becomes state fish.
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Golden Delicious apple becomes state fruit. This was a type of apple discovered in WV in 1905.
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Monarch butterfly is the state butterfly.
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Honeybee is the state insect.
