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1. West Virginia

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   West Virginia is a landlocked state located in the Appalachian region of the Southern United States. It was formed during the American Civil War when 50 western counties of Virginia seceded from Virginia following that state's secession from the Union, leading to the establishment of a separate state government recognized by the United States Congress in 1863. The state nickname is "The Mountain State," …

2. West Virginia

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   History and Formation
   West Virginia’s statehood originated from political divergence from Virginia during the Civil War. The government established in Wheeling claimed legitimacy over the entire Commonwealth of Virginia, though its jurisdiction was recognized only in the western counties by the Union government.
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