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Interesting Facts: West Virginia is the only state in the Union to have acquired its sovereignty by proclamation of the President of the United States. The New River Gorge Bridge near Fayetteville is the longest steel arch bridge (1,700 feet) in the world and the second highest steel arch bridge in the United States. Every October on Bridge Day, the road is closed and individuals parachute and bungee cord jump 876 feet off the bridge. Its West Virginia's largest single day event and attracts about 100,000 people each year. Cool Schools (Not your ordinary ABC's) Unclaimed Funds (Hidden treasure?) | |