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West Virginia

Known for its diverse topography and mountains, West Virginia is a state in the US that is bordered by Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Kentucky and Virginia. The state has dense karstic areas, which makes it a popular choice for scientific research and recreational caving.

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What is the address of Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort?

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Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort

Route 2

Chester, West Virginia 26034

About how much should it cost to refill freon in a home ac system in West Virginia?

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Why do you want to refill it is there a leak? It depends on the type of refrigerant and how much refrigerant will be needed. Check with 3 or 4 heating and cooling service establishments and get an average of what there charging in your area.

How long of a drive is it from Georgia to West Virginia?

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Flight distance from Georgia to Virgina is 450 miles, and would take 54 minutes to get from one to the other. The driving distance from Georgia to Virgina is 521 miles, and would take 9 hours and 12 minutes to get from one to the other.

What is the name of the West Virginia university team?

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there is no pro team in wv. The state is too poor to have one and does not have attractive resources to bring in investors.

What do west virginians eat?

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Dining in West Virginia is about the same as anywhere else in the US.

What inventions were made or discovered in West Virginia?

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Mother's Day was first observed at Andrews Church in Grafton on May 10, 1908.

Jackson's Mill is the site of the first 4-H Camp in the United States.

The first state sales tax in the United States went into effect in West Virginia on July 1, 1921.

The first rural free mail delivery was started in Charles Town on October 6, 1896, and then spread throughout the United States.

The first steamboat was launched by James Rumsey in the Potomac River at New Mecklensburg (Shepherdstown) on December 3, 1787.

The first electric railroad in the world, built as a commercial enterprise, was constructed between Huntington and Guyandotte.

The Christian Church was begun in West Virginia by Alexander Campbell in Bethany.

The first brick street in the world was laid in Charleston, West Virginia, on October 23, 1870, on Summers Street, between Kanawha and Virginia Streets.

not sure if this is what your looking for, i know they are firsts and not necessarily inventions, but i really don't think west Virginia invented anything.

Where is the Wv Museum Of American Glass in Weston West Virginia located?

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The address of the Morgantown Glass Museum is: 1628 Mileground Rd, Morgantown, WV 26505

What county is parkersburg in?

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There is a Parkersburg in: * GA * IA * IL * IN * MS * NC * OK * OR and * WV. It seems that the Parkers really moved around.

What two things is west Virginia famous for?

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coal, mountains,white water rafting and its in the U.S

What is the area of Upshur County WV?

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According to census.gov, the total area in square miles of Upshur County, West Virginia, is 354.86.

What is the biggest snake in West Virginia?

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The Timber Rattlesnake can reach lengths of up to five feet, but the Black Ratsnake which is much more common have been known to exceed eight feet in length and are the largest native serpent in West Virginia.

Does west Virginia have a ocean coastline?

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West Virginia is a landlocked state and does not have a coastline or border the ocean.

Why did West Virginia split away from virgina during the civil war?

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West Virginia was once part of Virginia. When Virginia declared secession from the United States to become part of the Confederacy, the counties in northwestern Virginia voted to secede from Virginia and remain loyal to the United States. That area of Virginia became West Virginia. West Virginia became the 35th U.S. state on June 20, 1863.

Which natural resource is West Viginia known for?

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Coal is big in W. Va.

Largest city in the West Indies?

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The largest city in the West Indies is Kingston Jamaica. Regarding the previous answer of "Cuba", Cuba is a Country, not a city, for starters, andCuba is not in the West Indies, because the term West Indies reffers exclusively to the English speaking former Brittish colonies. These colonies originally formed a Federation which they called the West Indies before splitting and becoming independent nations.

What Area codes are in West Virginia?

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ZIP Codes in West Virginia are in the range 24701 - 26999.

How many miles is it from Huntington West Virginia to Canada?

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512 miles (824 kilometres) taking this route:

  1. Cross the RAINBOW BRIDGE (toll) from NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO, CANADA into NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK, U.S.A.
  2. From there, stay in the right-hand lane on Niagara St to I-190. Follow signs to I-190, then, at I-190, follow signs to I-190 SOUTH to BUFFALO.
  3. Take I-190 SOUTH to I-90 via I-290 (EXIT 16 off I-190). Once you are at I-90, follow signs to I-90 WEST to ERIE, PA.
  4. Take I-90 WEST to I-79 SOUTH to PITTSBURGH off EXIT 22A in ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA.
  5. Take I-79 SOUTH to I-64 WEST to HUNTINGTON, outside of Charleston, WEST VIRGINIA. Follow signs to I-64 WEST to HUNTINGTON.
  6. Follow I-64 WEST to Huntington.

What do they grow in West Virginia?

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For the most part, evergreen trees grow on the mountain slopes of West Virginia. Other plants, wildflowers, and shrubs complete the picture.

When did wv raise the drinking age to 21?

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The legal minimum drinking age in West Virginia is 21. Prior to 1972 the minimum drinking age in West Virginia was 18 for beer and wine and 21 for liquor. In 1972 West Virginia established its minimum drinking age at 18 years for all alcoholic beverages. In 1983 West Virginia raised the minimum drinking age from 18 to 19. In 1986 West Virginia raised the minimum drinking age from 19 to 21.

What state is WV?

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Northwest of Virginia, neighbors include Maryland, Kentucky, Ohio and Pennsylvania

What year did West Virginia enter union?

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West Virginia became a state on June 20, 1863 during the American Civil War

Distance between Baltimore Maryland and Berkeley Springs West Virginia?

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The total distance from Baltimore, MD to Berkeley Springs, WV is 89 miles. This is equivalent to 143 kilometers or 77 nautical miles.

What is the coldest month in West Virginia?

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July, usually, but it depends on how the weather is that year. Sometimes June can be the hottest month, or August.