USA History
Virginia
The following information is provided by:
Carpenter, Allen and Provorse, Carl. "The World Almanac Of The U.S.A." World Almanac Books, New Jersey. (C)1996.
Became State: June 25, 1788
Capital: Richmond
Known as: Old Dominion, Mother of Presidents
Motto: Thus always to tyrants
Animal: Fox Hound
Bird: Cardinal
Flower: Dogwood
Song: "Carry Me Back To Old Virginia"
Tree: Dogwood
Area: 42,326 Square miles
Number of Counties: 95
Highest point: 5,729 feet (Mount Rogers)
Lowest point: sea level (Atlantic Ocean)