Summary
EVER since Abraham Lincoln created West Virginia in the heat of America's worst tragedy, the Civil War, strong feelings have stirred residents of this rugged mountain land.
Napoleon said, "Mountaineers always love their country," and West Virginians know what he meant. The jumbled landscape and closeness of nature sink into each native's psyche.See the full content of this document
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State Day,: ; Deep Mountain Feelings
In the Mountain State, you are never far from a shady ravine, a winding trail, a looming hillside, a gurgling creek. Deer, raccoons and other creatures are frequent visitors. The rugged topography resists development, so green privacy is ever-present, soothing the soul. It's one of the state's prized features.
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