Here at 304 in the House, we don’t just sell Appalachian-inspired designs—we celebrate them. Our shop is rooted in West Virginia pride, and if you're anything like us, you know there's no place quite like the Mountain State. But even if you’ve lived here all your life, we bet there are a few facts about West Virginia that might just surprise you. So pour yourself a glass of sweet tea, pull up a rocking chair, and let’s take a fun ride through the hills and hollers of WV trivia.
1. We’re the Only State Born of the Civil War
That’s right—West Virginia split from Virginia during the Civil War and became its own state on June 20, 1863. That’s why we celebrate West Virginia Day every year (and yes, we think it deserves cake and fireworks).
2. The First Mother's Day Was Celebrated Here
Grafton, West Virginia is the official birthplace of Mother's Day in the United States. Anna Jarvis held the first ceremony in 1908, and by 1914, it became a national holiday. Go ahead and thank a West Virginian for those brunches and bouquets.
3. We’re Home to the Oldest Population of Caves in the World
The caves at Seneca Rocks and Smoke Hole Canyon are among the oldest on Earth—some dating back 440 million years. That’s older than the dinosaurs, y’all.
4. The Green Bank Telescope Can Hear Space... but You Can’t Use Wi-Fi
Green Bank, WV is home to the world’s largest fully steerable radio telescope—and it’s in the U.S. National Radio Quiet Zone. That means no cell towers, no Wi-Fi, no microwave signals. It’s the perfect place to go off-grid and reconnect with the stars (literally).
5. Our State Motto? “Mountaineers Are Always Free.”
"Montani Semper Liberi" isn’t just a pretty Latin phrase—it’s a way of life. Around here, freedom isn’t just about politics; it’s about faith, family, front porches, and doing things the Appalachian way.
6. West Virginia Is the Southernmost Northern State and the Northernmost Southern State
Can’t get more Appalachian than that. We’re a blend of cultures, accents, and traditions—and that’s exactly what makes 304 pride so strong.
Celebrate Your 304 Roots
Whether you’re born and raised in these hills or just have the Mountain State in your heart, there’s something special about repping West Virginia. That’s why we created 304 in the House—to give y’all a way to show off your Appalachian spirit with shirts, mugs, hoodies, magnets, and more that speak your language.
So the next time someone says, “What’s in West Virginia, anyway?”—you just smile, tip your hat, and say, “Only the best-kept secret in America.”
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