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| West Virginia Facts |
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West Virginia covers about 24,000 square miles and has a population of about 1.8 million. |
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A variety of the yellow apple, the Golden Delicious, originated in Clay County, West Virginia. The original Grimes Golden Apple Tree was discovered in 1775 near Wellsburg. |
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A naval battle was fought in West Virginia waters during the Civil War. United States Navy armored steamers were actively engaged in the Battle of Buffington Island near Ravenswood on July 19, 1863. |
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