The history of America is as old as the history of Virginia. In 1607, Jamestown was founded as the first permanent English colony in the North America and in 1619, the slavery was introduced here. Virginia witnessed some of the important events like the surrender of American Revolution and the civil war. Virginia is called the mother of presidents because 8 presidents belong to this state. Virginia, today, is a successful place and general almost one third of the employments for the US residents. There are many other facts about Virginia given in the lines below.
1. Named For!
The state of Virginia was named for the virgin queen of England, the queen Elizabeth I.
2. The Major Crop
The major cash crop (because it earns the profit) of the Virginia is the tobacco crops. Many people living there earn their livelihood through tobacco.
3. The Silk Cultivation
In 1607, when Jamestown was found as one of the 13 English colonies, the purpose was the cultivation of silk. This silk was traded with the court of King James.
4. Blight Fungus
The purpose of Jamestown settlement ruined when the blight fungus destroyed the mulberry trees, the food of the silk worms, then the tobacco cultivation was started.
5. The Capital Of Virginia
Jamestown was the first English settlement in America and it was also the capital of the state.
6. The Nick Name
Every state has a name that describes the particular characteristic of the place. Virginia is also called the “state of the birthplace of the nation” and “the state of presidents” since 8 US presidents belonged to Virginia.
7. The Presidents Buried In Virginia
If 8 presidents had roots in Virginia than seven US presidents are also buried in the same state. also 6 wives of the presidents were born in this state.
8. The Capital
The present capital of the state is Richmond which was also the capital of the confederacy. The other name given to this state is the “old dominion”.
9. The State Tree And Flower
The state tree is the tree of dogwood and the flower of the state is also the blossom of the tree dogwood. It’s not actually the flower but when the dogwood blossoms a flower appears which has been given the status of state’s flower.
10. The State’s Motto
The motto of the state is “sic simper tyrannis ” which means “thus always to tyrants”.