Also check out the links to other sites about West Virginia. So named because it was originally part of Virginia. The Allegheny Mountains Points of Interest Top of Page Major Industries Top of Page Primary industries include forestry and timber production. Natural resources include oil, gas and coal. Agriculture includes dairy farming, apples and peaches.
Manufacturing includes iron, steel, glass and chemicals.
Historical Highlights Top of Page West Virginia separated from Virginia when Virginia joined the Confederacy. West Virginia wanted to stay with the Union.