Let’s learn about the 50 States: One at a Time – Virginia

Virginia became the Tenth State on June 25, 1788. 

It was given the nickname of the Old Dominion and Mother of Presidents.

Virginia’s state motto is: “Sic Semper Tyrannis,” which means “Thus always to tyrants”.

State Flower is: The Flowering Dogwood

Virginia’s state bird is The Northern Cardinal

The United States has had 8 presidents that were born in Virginia.

Loudoun County, Virginia, is a major data center and hosts nearly three-quarters of all internet traffic globally.

The first English Settlement was in Jamestown, Virginia in 1607 and Norfolk, Virginia is the home to the world’s largest Naval base in the world.