The Commonwealth of Virginia (named after Queen Elizabeth I of England, who was known as the Virgin Queen) is one of the original thirteen states of the United States that revolted against British rule in the American Revolution. It is located in the Southern United States but is sometimes included, geographically, in the Mid-Atlantic States. It is one of four states that use the name commonwealth. Virginia was the first part of the Americas to be colonized permanently by England.

Virginia is known as the "Mother of Presidents", because it is the birthplace of eight U.S. presidents (George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, Woodrow Wilson, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler and Zachary Taylor), more than any other state. Four of the first five presidents were from Virginia, and seven of the first twelve. The most recent Virginian president was Woodrow Wilson, the 28th president. Virginia has also been known as the "Mother of States", because portions of the original Colony subsequently became Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, and West Virginia as well as some portions of Ohio.

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News: Volunteers revamp Virginia cemeteries http://www.ushour.com/uncategorized/volunteers-revamp-virginia-cemeteries/
UsHour (UsHour) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:56:47 -0000
News: Volunteers revamp Virginia cemeteries http://www.ushour.com/uncategorized/volunteers-revamp-virginia-cemeteries/
@JimCantore Dude, the 20+ inches SW Virginia got in the blizzard was more than enough! We don't need more! }:P
DantesSpirit (DantesSpirit) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:56:43 -0000
@JimCantore Dude, the 20+ inches SW Virginia got in the blizzard was more than enough! We don't need more! }:P
SIGNED MARLIN MOTORS IN VIRGINIA BEACH TODAY! JMC WILL HAVE THEIR FIRST FORD LINCOLN MERCURY DEALER IN HAMPTON ROADS TOMMORROW. HUGE!!
Searchautoadsva (Chuck Fisher) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:56:11 -0000
SIGNED MARLIN MOTORS IN VIRGINIA BEACH TODAY! JMC WILL HAVE THEIR FIRST FORD LINCOLN MERCURY DEALER IN HAMPTON ROADS TOMMORROW. HUGE!!
just got the call from Virginia Tech to bid on their new fb locker rooms!!! rfp coming soon!
WaltMalone (Walt Malone) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:55:42 -0000
just got the call from Virginia Tech to bid on their new fb locker rooms!!! rfp coming soon!
@sincerelykimbui That's because you're from Virginia, where all we do is cook.
charleyfeher (Charley Feher) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:55:25 -0000
@sincerelykimbui That's because you're from Virginia, where all we do is cook.
Off to go help coach my cousins Cheer squad:). Text me, I love It here in Virginia Beach.!
S_Alexis (Shelby Curran) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:54:59 -0000
Off to go help coach my cousins Cheer squad:). Text me, I love It here in Virginia Beach.!

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