WHEELING, West Virginia — West Virginia is the only state in the United States that is located entirely within the 13-state, 423-county Appalachian region. Much of the beauty, sorrow, and challenges we think of when it comes to the region originated here, where isolation, a strong work ethic, and an ability to spin a good story are well-regarded characteristics.
Indeed, they are the beating heart of a state born during the American Civil War, when 55 counties split and formed West Virginia, giving rise to an independent, patriotic, and hardworking people who have been here for generations.
Because of the massive landmass of mountains and hollers, and the ancient customs shared by the early Scots settlers, the native Americans, and the influx of black people from
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