Virginia
Virginia |
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| Date of Statehood: | June 25, 1788 (10th state) | |
| Motto: | Thus Always to Tyrants | |
| Capital: | Richmond | |
| Population: | 7,386,330 | |
| Nickname: | Old Dominion, Mother of Presidents | |
| Song: | Carry Me Back to Old Virginny | |
| Flag: | The Virginia state flag was adopted in 1776. | |
| Flower: | Dogwood | |
| Tree: | Dogwood | |
| Bird: | Cardinal | |
| Famous People: | George Washington; Thomas Jefferson | |
| Chief Products: | Apples | |
| Fun Facts: | The American Revolution ended with the surrender of Cornwallis in Yorktown. Birth place of 8 American presidents. | |
