Virginia Facts
Here are some interesting facts about Virginia that you might not know:
- Virginia is known as the “Mother of Presidents” because eight U.S. presidents were born there: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, Zachary Taylor, and Woodrow Wilson.
- The first Thanksgiving in North America was held in Virginia in 1619, more than a year before the Pilgrims arrived in Massachusetts.
- The first English settlement in the New World was established in Virginia in 1607 at Jamestown.
- The Virginia state motto is “Virginia is for Lovers.”
- The world’s largest office building, the Pentagon, is located in Arlington, Virginia.
- Virginia is home to the world’s largest naval base, Naval Station Norfolk.
- The Blue Ridge Mountains, which run through Virginia, are the oldest mountains in North America.
- The Shenandoah National Park in Virginia is home to over 1,300 species of plants and animals.
- The Virginia Creeper Trail, a 34-mile trail that runs from Abingdon to Whitetop, was once a railroad line that transported timber and other goods.
- Virginia is the birthplace of American whiskey, with the first commercial whiskey distillery established in 1620.
These are just a few of the many interesting facts about Virginia. The state has a rich history and diverse geography, making it a fascinating place to visit and explore.