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West Virginia is the only state to be created from another state (Virginia in 1863). The first concrete street in the world was laid in the town of Webster Springs, WV in 1903. Berkley Springs, a resort town, has more massage therapists than lawyers. For history buffs, there are many historic sites including Philippi, WV which was the site of the first land battle of the Civil War. During the Cold War, a sprawling 112,000 sq. ft. bomb shelter was built to shelter members of congress in the event of a nuclear attack. It's located beneath the famous Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, WV. West Virginia is especially known for its unparalleled whitewater rafting. A West Virginia inn or farm bed and breakfast captures the charm of the state in a way that no hotel can.
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