West Virginia is a landlocked state in the Southern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. [note 2] It is bordered by Pennsylvania and Maryland to the northeast, Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, and Ohio to the northwest.

2 days ago · West Virginia, constituent state of the U.S. It was admitted as the 35th state of the union in 1863. It is bordered to the north by Pennsylvania, to the east by Maryland and Virginia, to the southwest by Kentucky, and to the northwest by Ohio. The state capital is Charleston.

WV.gov is the official Web site for the State of West Virginia and is the result of an innovative public-private partnership between the state and West Virginia Interactive.

The Mountain State comes to life when the snow begins to melt. Springtime is filled with fresh blooms, spirited small towns and world-class outdoor adventure. In West Virginia, let country roads lead you far away from everything. And a little closer to heaven. Feel free to stay awhile.

Jan 4, 2024 · Ready to visit WV? From exploring New River Gorge National Park and Preserve to overnighting at The Greenbrier, these are the best things to do in West Virginia.

Jan 18, 2024 · West Virginia, located in the southeastern region of the United States, shares its borders with Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Ohio to the northwest, Pennsylvania to the north, and Maryland to the northeast.

1 day ago · As the oldest town in West Virginia, Shepherdstown pre-dates the Revolutionary War, having been founded in 1762. To learn more about the town over the centuries, visit the Historic Shepherdstown Museum in the Entler Hotel. There, you can see Civil War artifacts, a mail wagon from 1905, and a room that is allegedly home to the hotel’s resident ...

2 days ago · WEST VIRGINIA (WVNS) — Multiple fatal fires occurred in West Virginia near the end of January 2025, one of which was in Raleigh County. According to a press release from the West Virginia State ...

Dec 21, 2023 · West Virginia is the 39 th most populous and the 41 st most extensive of the 50 states of the United States. It is located in the Appalachian region in the Southern United States that is also considered to be a part of the Middle Atlantic States.

West Virginia is a state in the Appalachian region of the United States. Its capital and largest city is Charleston. It is often abbreviated W. Va. or simply WV. About 1,800,000 people live in the state.