'The Mountain State' and 'Switzerland of America' Whereas there is only one West Virginia state motto, there exist a number of state nicknames for West Virginia: In this way the West Virginia motto represents patriotic values of freedom and independency.
1863 was also the year when West Virginia became a state independent of Virginia. The West Virginia motto was adopted in 1863 along with the Great Seal of the State of West Virginia. DisDebar who was also the creative spirit behind the state seal. The West Virginia motto was suggested by the artist Joseph H.
