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The Commonwealth of Virginia is dubbed as the “Mother of Presidents” because it is the birthplace of eight American presidents namely George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, Zachary Taylor and Woodrow Wilson.

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What was Virginia's population in 1787?

what was the population in 1787, 1788,1789,1800,1842,1849.

What West Virginia river has the greatest number of tributaries?

The Ohio river on the west coast of WV has the most contributaries. The five main contributaries come from the Kanawha, Little Kanawha, Guyondotte, Monongahelia and the Big Sandy River.

What made the middle colonies successful?

they allied the french and other countries in europe and planned to attack the british... later on the british finally surrendered.

How old do you have to be to smoke in Virginia?

You cannot buy cigarettes legally in Virginia until you are eighteen years of age. Until then, you may smoke privately in your home, however, you may NOT smoke in public until you are at LEAST eighteen years of age. Otherwise, you risk being arrested.

What are the largest counties in Virginia?

The county with the largest population in Virginia is Fairfax County which is located about 10 miles south and west of Washington, DC. According to the 2005 population estimate, Fairfax County's population was 1,006,529. The county with the largest land area is Pittsylvania County located in the southern part of the state. The county is 982 square miles in size, borders with North Carolina, and is about 130 miles southwest of Richmond.

How did the english get to virginia?

By these three huge ships, the names of the ships are called the Susan Constant, Discovery, and the Godspeed. One of them was ruled by Caption John Smith, another one was ruled by Christopher Newport, the other one I don't know who ruled it. The special thing about Christopher Newport is that he only has one arm and he still fought in the three battles. Two of the battles the Powhatan Indiana's won but the third battle there would be no more so that means the English won the third battle and all of the Indian's died.

What was virginias elected assembly called?

The first elected body in the colony of Virginia was called the House of Burgesses. It continued its existence until the establishment of the United States.

What is Virginia's state beverage?

* Milk remains popular particularly for the young. * Apple juice and apple cider appeals to many. * Teens and pre teens are big on carbonated beverages. * Starbucks for the yuppies. * A few geriatrics choose prune juice. * Florida orange juice has a large following. * Moonshine is chosen by the young at heart,

What is the average mileage reimbursement for Virginia?

The average mileage reimbursement for the state ofÊVirginia is $0.47 per mile. The mileageÊrate will vary from company to company.Ê

Why is Virginia important?

its important because people live there and maybe they dont want you to destroy it

What are the attractions in Richmond VA?

There are many interesting attractions in Richmond. Some of the most popular include the capitol building of the state of Virginia and the White House of the Confederacy with a museum of confederate artifacts.

Is it legal to video record strangers in public in the state of Virginia Maryland or Washington DC?

Not really enough information given in order to answer. What is your purpose in doing so? Generally, the courts have ruled that persons have no expectation of privacy when in a public area (i.e.: As part of a general background street scene.) However if you intend to use it for any commercial purpose or you intend to posting it to a website (such as you tube) where they may be recognized you must obtain the release of all the persons that appear in the shots.

Is Virginia nice?

I like it. Weather is decent, nice scenery, lot of things to do. Ocean, mountains. nice amusement parks. Nice people for the most part, cost of living good.

Why is Virginia nickname the mother of presidents?

Four of the first five U.S. Presidents, Washington, Jefferson, Madison and Monroe, were from Virginia, and there has never been a time from George Washington's first inauguration until now when Virginia was not the home state of the most U.S. presidents, although it was tied with Massachusetts during the presidency of John Adams.

What are facts about about the natural bridge in Virginia?

Natural Bridge is 215 feet high and 90 feet across. It was created when a cavern collapsed. Thomas Jefferson purchase land around the bridge, including the bridge itself, from King George III of England before the American Revolution. It was considered a sacred site of the Monacan tribe that inhabited Virginia in the 1500s. The name of the town that the bridge is located in is also Natural Bridge, located in Rockbridge County. It is located about 35 miles NE of Roanoke. Click on the 'Natural Bridge' link below to see a pictue of it.