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Photo: Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.From the misty peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the historic shores of Jamestown, how well do you know the state of Virginia? Test your knowledge on its rich history, famous landmarks, and local culture!
First-Time Visitor 0–4 · Road Tripper 5–8 · True Virginian 9–10
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Jamestown was founded by the Virginia Company of London in 1607. Despite facing severe famine, disease, and conflict, the colony survived and laid the groundwork for the future United States. Today, archaeologists still uncover millions of artifacts at the original triangular fort site.
Photo: Unknown (rediscovered by Alexander Brown), Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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Thomas Jefferson spent decades designing and rebuilding Monticello, which translates to "Little Mountain" in Italian. The estate is so architecturally and historically significant that it is featured on the back of the United States nickel and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Richmond became Virginia's capital in 1780 during the American Revolutionary War, moving from Williamsburg to be safer from British attacks. Thomas Jefferson designed the state capitol building here, modeling it after an ancient Roman temple he admired in France.
Photo: Bruce Emmerling, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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According to tradition, King Charles II called Virginia his 'Old Dominion' to thank the colony for staying loyal to the crown. The University of Virginia's teams are still called the Cavaliers, after the king's supporters in that war.
Photo: Unknown engraver (from work by Lyon Gardiner Tyler), Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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Tobacco was the economic backbone of colonial Virginia, serving as a form of currency and driving the expansion of plantations. John Rolfe first introduced sweet Spanish tobacco seeds to Jamestown, which quickly became the colony's most valuable export to Europe.
Photo: Pollinator, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.5.
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The flowering dogwood was designated as Virginia's state flower in 1918 and its state tree in 1956. This makes Virginia one of the few states to share the same plant for both honors. Its wood is incredibly shock-resistant and was historically used to make golf club heads.
Photo: Eric Hunt, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Skyline Drive stretches for 105 miles along the spine of the mountains, offering breathtaking views of the Shenandoah Valley. Built during the Great Depression by the Civilian Conservation Corps, it is the only public road running through the entire length of the national park.
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True Smithfield ham must be cured within the corporate limits of Smithfield, Virginia, according to a state law passed in 1926. The unique flavor originally came from hogs fed on local peanuts, creating a dry-cured delicacy that is loved worldwide.
Photo: Boston Public Library, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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Newport News Shipbuilding, founded in 1886, is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. It builds all of the U.S. Navy's supercarriers and is one of only two shipyards that construct nuclear-powered submarines. Its massive "Gantry Crane" is one of the largest in the Western Hemisphere.
Photo: Don S. Montgomery, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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Mount Vernon was George Washington's beloved home, where he lived for decades and was eventually laid to rest. The mansion is famous for its iconic two-story piazza overlooking the Potomac River, designed by Washington himself to enjoy the cool breezes.
Photo: Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0.
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