West Virginia

Wiki wrote:West Virginia is one of two American states formed during the American Civil War (1861–1865), along with Nevada, and is the only state to form by seceding from a Confederate state. It was originally part of the British Virginia Colony (1607–1776) and the western part of the state of Virginia (1776–1863), whose population became sharply divided over the issue of secession from the Union and in the separation from Virginia, formalized by admittance to the Union as a new state in 1863. West Virginia was one of the Civil War Border states.

West Virginia's history was profoundly affected by its mountainous terrain, spectacular river valleys, and rich natural resources. These were all factors driving its economy and the lifestyles of residents, as well as drawing visitors to the "Mountain State" in the early 21st century.

eddie wrote:No I don't but you could google for one?

Original Quill wrote:According to wiki:

Wiki wrote:West Virginia is one of two American states formed during the American Civil War (1861–1865), along with Nevada, and is the only state to form by seceding from a Confederate state. It was originally part of the British Virginia Colony (1607–1776) and the western part of the state of Virginia (1776–1863), whose population became sharply divided over the issue of secession from the Union and in the separation from Virginia, formalized by admittance to the Union as a new state in 1863. West Virginia was one of the Civil War Border states.

West Virginia's history was profoundly affected by its mountainous terrain, spectacular river valleys, and rich natural resources. These were all factors driving its economy and the lifestyles of residents, as well as drawing visitors to the "Mountain State" in the early 21st century.

See, http://www.infoplease.com/us-states/west-virginia.html

Ben_Reilly wrote:Check it out: http://www.city-data.com/forum/west-virginia/

May I ask why you're interested in America's taint?

HoratioTarr wrote:

Ben_Reilly wrote:Check it out: http://www.city-data.com/forum/west-virginia/

May I ask why you're interested in America's taint?

yes, I've read it's supposed to be the most poor and isolated region.   My research deals with 1897 though, and the life of the mountain people at that time.  

Ben_Reilly wrote:

HoratioTarr wrote:

yes, I've read it's supposed to be the most poor and isolated region.   My research deals with 1897 though, and the life of the mountain people at that time.  

Well, I can tell you that I know life is old there -- older than the trees, in fact. But younger than the mountains, and blowing like the breeze.

Syl wrote:Are you writing a book HT ?

nicko wrote:West Virginia, Mountain Momma,   Country Roads?

HoratioTarr wrote:

Ben_Reilly wrote:

HoratioTarr wrote:

yes, I've read it's supposed to be the most poor and isolated region.   My research deals with 1897 though, and the life of the mountain people at that time.  

Well, I can tell you that I know life is old there -- older than the trees, in fact. But younger than the mountains, and blowing like the breeze.

It's amazing what actually turns up when you start researching something.   That people, despite poverty, are most likely a lot happier than those with material wealth.

HoratioTarr wrote:

Syl wrote:Are you writing a book HT ?

Just as if

Syl wrote:

HoratioTarr wrote:

Just as if

Oh OK....your posting style  reminds me of someone who has written a book....but I wont mention any names.

Ben_Reilly wrote:

HoratioTarr wrote:

It's amazing what actually turns up when you start researching something.   That people, despite poverty, are most likely a lot happier than those with material wealth.

Did you see the link I posted? They're the most miserable state in the country according to their own self-reporting.

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