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Free West Virginia Puzzles for Kids

This free West Virginia puzzle pack is a printable PDF with five puzzles about the Mountain State: a crossword, a word search, a word fill-in, a word scramble and a cryptogram, with every answer key at the back. It is written for kids in grades 2 to 8 and works for a state report, a West Virginia studies unit or a rainy afternoon. Kids learn that Charleston is the capital and largest city, that West Virginia became a state in 1863 during the Civil War, and that Spruce Knob is the highest point at 4,863 feet. A fact page lists the state bird (the northern cardinal), the state flower (the rhododendron), the state tree (the sugar maple) and more. Print it on US Letter paper in color or black and white.

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What is in the free West Virginia puzzle pack

Thirteen printable pages: a cover, a welcome page with fast facts, five puzzles, a page of true facts, answer keys for every puzzle, and a collect-all-50 checklist.

  1. Puzzle 1 · Crossword

    West Virginia Crossword

    12 clues about West Virginia

  2. Puzzle 2 · Word Search

    West Virginia Places to Explore

    Cities, waterfalls, rock towers and wild highlands

  3. Puzzle 3 · Word Fill-In

    West Virginia Animals

    Creatures of the hollows, streams and mountain forests

  4. Puzzle 4 · Word Scramble

    West Virginia Fun

    Things to eat, play and do in the Mountain State

  5. Puzzle 5 · Cryptogram

    West Virginia Secret Fact

    Crack the code to learn when West Virginia became a state

Did you know? 10 facts about West Virginia for kids

  • West Virginia became the 35th state on June 20, 1863, after splitting from Virginia during the Civil War.
  • Every part of West Virginia lies within the Appalachian Region, and its rugged mountains earned it the nickname the Mountain State.
  • Spruce Knob, at 4,863 feet, is the highest point in West Virginia, and you can drive almost all the way to the top.
  • The New River Gorge Bridge opened in 1977. Its roadway sits 876 feet above the New River.
  • On Bridge Day, the third Saturday in October, people are allowed to walk across the New River Gorge Bridge.
  • The first Golden Delicious apple tree grew on a farm in Clay County, and the Golden Delicious is now the state fruit.
  • The first official Mother's Day service was held at a church in Grafton on May 10, 1908.
  • The gold-covered dome of the State Capitol in Charleston is a few feet taller than the dome of the U.S. Capitol.
  • NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, whose math helped send astronauts into orbit and to the Moon, was born in White Sulphur Springs.
  • Chuck Yeager, born in Myra, West Virginia, became the first pilot to fly faster than the speed of sound in 1947.

West Virginia Super Pack · $1.99

20 more West Virginia puzzles, each with its own theme

Still hungry for puzzles? The West Virginia Super Pack has 20 more: wild rivers, forest plants, mines and railroads, mountain music, caves, and the stargazers and pilots of the Mountain State. Twenty puzzles, one wild ride, $1.99.

  • Five word searches, five cryptograms, five word scrambles and five word fill-ins
  • Nothing repeats the free pack
  • An answer key for every puzzle
  • One payment, no subscription; print it for your home or classroom
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All 20 puzzles in the West Virginia Super Pack

  1. 1West Virginia Parks and Wild PlacesWord Search
  2. 2West Virginia Weather and SeasonsWord Scramble
  3. 3West Virginia Cities and TownsWord Fill-In
  4. 4West Virginia Bridge FactCryptogram
  5. 5West Virginia Rivers and LakesWord Search
  6. 6West Virginia Sky and SpaceWord Scramble
  7. 7West Virginia WildlifeWord Fill-In
  8. 8West Virginia Statehood StoryCryptogram
  9. 9West Virginia Mines, Mills and RailroadsWord Search
  10. 10West Virginia Farm LifeWord Scramble
  11. 11West Virginia BirdsWord Fill-In
  12. 12West Virginia Apple FactCryptogram
  13. 13West Virginia Forest PlantsWord Search
  14. 14West Virginia Rocks and CavesWord Scramble
  15. 15West Virginia Work and IndustryWord Fill-In
  16. 16West Virginia Math StarCryptogram
  17. 17West Virginia Mountain HeritageWord Search
  18. 18West Virginia Outdoor AdventuresWord Scramble
  19. 19West Virginia Road TripWord Fill-In
  20. 20West Virginia Mountain FactCryptogram

West Virginia puzzles: frequently asked questions

What is in the free West Virginia puzzle pack?
Five printable puzzles about West Virginia: a 12-clue crossword, a 15-word search of places to explore, a fill-in of West Virginia animals, a word scramble and a cryptogram that hides a true fact. There is also a fast-facts page and a full answer key. It is one free PDF for grades 2 to 8.
What is the capital of West Virginia?
Charleston is the capital of West Virginia, and it is also the largest city. It sits on the Kanawha River. The State Capitol there has a dome covered in gold leaf that is a few feet taller than the dome of the U.S. Capitol.
What are West Virginia's state symbols?
The state bird is the northern cardinal, the state flower is the rhododendron and the state tree is the sugar maple. The state animal is the black bear, the state fruit is the Golden Delicious apple and the state butterfly is the monarch.
Why is West Virginia called the Mountain State?
West Virginia is called the Mountain State because the whole state lies in the Appalachian Mountains, with rugged ridges, deep gorges and winding valleys. Its highest point, Spruce Knob, is 4,863 feet tall, and the state motto, Montani Semper Liberi, means "Mountaineers Are Always Free."
Is there a bigger West Virginia puzzle pack?
Yes. The West Virginia Super Pack is 20 more puzzles for $1.99: five word searches, five cryptograms, five word scrambles and five word fill-ins, each on its own theme, from wild rivers to railroads and caves. None of them repeats the free pack, and every puzzle has an answer key.

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