I don't know which are the major ones but there are 15 rivers in west Virginia
Yes, there are rivers in West Virginia. Just like there are rivers in all 49 other states, too.
defined by rivers
lakes near buckhannon, wv
There are generally 46 named rivers in the state of West Virginia exclusive of major tributaries and other smaller watercourses. However, this number is constantly debated as many of the major tributaries are large enough to be considered rivers in many other parts of the world. If one consults Wikipedia, they will find that there are approximately 82 named watercourses formally designated as rivers within the boundaries of the state.
In Virginia most rivers run downhill. Or: The water in most Virginia rivers is wet. Or: Fish live in Virginia's rivers. Or: The mouth of Virginia rivers is at a lower elevation then the source. Or: No recorded Virginia river runs uphill. Or:
Harpers Ferry is in West Virginia where the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers join.
rivers prevented settlement farther west.
rivers prevented settlement farther west.
West Virginia is North-West of Virgina. They are adjoining states; West Virginia was once part of Virginia.
West Virginia
West Virginia has three different state songs. They are "The West Virginia Hills," "West Virginia, My Home Sweet Home," and "This is My West Virginia."