Virginia

Name: Virginia
Address: North America, United States

North America, United States

United States

People from Virginia are called:

Male/General:

Virginian

Pronunciation:

/vərˈdʒɪniən/

Quick Facts

Population:: 8,730,000 (2024 est.)
Country:: United States
Region:: North America

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Etymology & Origin

Named for Queen Elizabeth I of England, the 'Virgin Queen'.

Notable People Associated with Virginia

Generations of talented individuals have been associated with this vibrant place.

Politics & Leadership

Thomas Jefferson

Shadwell, Virginia

3rd U.S. President, author of the Declaration of Independence, and founder of the University of Virginia.

Declaration of Independence

George Washington

Westmoreland County, Virginia

1st U.S. President and Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution.

Father of His Country

James Madison

Port Conway, Virginia

4th U.S. President and 'Father of the Constitution' for his pivotal role in drafting the document.

U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights

Literature & Arts

Edgar Allan Poe

Boston, MA (Raised in Richmond, VA)

Iconic author and poet known for his tales of mystery and the macabre, including 'The Raven'.

Gothic literature and detective fiction

Civil Rights & Social Change

Booker T. Washington

Hale's Ford, Virginia

Educator, author, and advisor to several U.S. presidents, born into slavery in Virginia.

Founding Tuskegee Institute

Music & Entertainment

Sandra Bullock

Arlington, Virginia

Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in 'Speed', 'The Blind Side', and 'Gravity'.

Film acting and production

Pharrell Williams

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and producer known for hits like 'Happy'.

Music production and fashion design

Sports Legends

Arthur Ashe

Richmond, Virginia

Tennis champion and the first Black man to win singles titles at Wimbledon and the US Open.

Tennis excellence and humanitarian work

About Virginia

Capital city: Richmond.
Historic colonial sites at Jamestown and Williamsburg.
Economy includes government, defense, and technology.
Admitted as the 10th state in 1788.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Maryland

north of Virginia

People are called:

Marylander

North Carolina

south of Virginia

People are called:

North Carolinian

West Virginia

west of Virginia

People are called:

West Virginian

Quick Facts

Population:: 8,730,000 (2024 est.)
Country:: United States
Region:: North America

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