USA ~ West Virginia State Map ~

...Great new USA state map for my collection... this Appalachian state is known for its ridged mountains and valleys, scenic rivers, stunning rock formations and historic towns... as John Denver already sang in his 1971 ode to West Virginia which describes it as "almost Heaven".... the popularity of the song has inspired resolutions in the West Virginia Legislature to adopt "Take Me Home, Country Roads" as an official state song... I'm a fan♥... with the "Total Eclipse of the Sun" stamp... it is the first U.S. stamp to use thermochromic ink, which reacts to the heat of your touch... placing your finger over the black disc on the stamp causes the ink to change from black to clear to reveal an underlying image of the moon... I tried it several times but it didn't work for me... maybe to cold fingers ... o͜͡o Thanks once more Denise!!❁◕ ‿ ◕❁

Photo: David Nestmann, Ron & Linda Card
West Virginia became the 35th state on June 20, 1863. It is the first of two states that joined the Union during the Civil War. (Nevada is the other)

West Virginia is a state located in the Appalachian region of the Southern US. It is bordered by Virginia,  Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Maryland. West Virginia is the 10th smallest by area, and is ranked 38th in population. The capital and largest city is Charleston.

West Virginians Major Industries  are mining (coal), livestock, chemical manufacturing, glass products and  tourism.

Stamps:

Uncle Sam's Hat
(Issued 18-02-2017)

Total Solar Eclipse
(Issued 20-06-2017)

Soda Fountain Favorites
(Issued 30-06-2016)

USA ~ Alabama ~

... Great postcard with map, flag, seal and all the states facts...  Alabama is the only U.S. state without an official nickname... but alternately referred to as the “Heart of Dixie” or the “cotton state”...these nicknames remain popular, along with the "Yellowhammer State", as a modern-day tribute to Alabama history... Thanks Kristin!!【ツ】

Alabama is a state in the southeastern region of the US. It is bordered by Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, the Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi.

Alabama was the twenty-second state to be admitted to the union.

The state was indirectly named after a southern Native American tribe that took up residence in central Alabama in the 1500s. Historical accounts have referred to the group as the Alibamo, Alibamu, and Alabamon, among others, but it was the spelling of a river named in their honor that stuck.


Montgomery is the state capital and one of the largest city in Alabama which is known as “bombingham” thanks to its civil rights violence in the past.

Stamps:

National Parks - Acadia National Park
(02-06-2016)

Year of the Rooster
(Issued 05-01-2017)

USA ~ Utah - Land of Contrast~

...I really like this sort of "multiviews"...it's showing all the beauty of Utah...found immediately lots of places I would love to see...the National Parks, the Dinosaur National Monument...great choice of card O'Neil! :D
Big thanks! (http://postcardsandroadtrips.blogspot.be/ )

Utha is well known as the most religiously homogeneous state in the Union ( its nickname is Beehive State)approximately 62% of Utahns being members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or LDS (Mormons), which greatly influences the state's culture and daily life.

Bordered by Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Arizona and Nevada (and touching a corner of New Mexico)

 It is a geographically diverse state, located at the convergence of three distinct geological regions: the Rocky Mountains, the Great Basin, and the Colorado Plateau. Utah is known for its natural diversity and is home to features ranging from arid deserts with sand dunes to thriving pine forests in mountain valleys.

With nice Earth Day 2014 Global Forever Stamp.

USA ~ Texas - map ~

...I really love map cards like this..."The Lone Star State" comes from the symbolism of the star on the 1836 flag of the republic, the "National Standard of Texas." The single golden star on a blue background signified Texas as an independent republic and was a reminder of the state's struggle for independence from Mexico.
Thanks a lot Judy!!


 With lovely stamps.
 I like especially the "Johnny Cash" stamp!

Entered the Union: December 28,1845 (28)
State Capital: Austin
State Flower: Bluebonnet
State song: Texas our Texas
State Motto: Friendship
State Bird: Mockingbird
State Tree: Pecan
Highest Point: Guadalupe Peak
Lowest Point: Gulf of Mexico
Rank by size: 2nd





©Smith-Southwestern, Inc

USA ~Arkansas - map ~

First of two great new additions to my US state map cards... known as the  "The Natural State" because of its natural beauty, clear lakes, streams abundance of natural wildlife...Thanks Chuck!!


 With nice US flower "forever" stamps!!

©Bluff City Post Cards Capital: Little Rock
Origin of Name: French interpretation of the Algonquin Indian word "ookansa," (referring to the Quapaw Tribe who lived in Arkansas) meaning "south wind"
State Motto: Regnat populus (The people rule)
State Bird: Mockingbird
State Nickname: The Natural State
State Flower: Apple Blossom
State Insect: Honeybee
State Mammal: White-tailed Deer
State Instrument: Fiddle
State Song: “Arkansas”
National Parks: 1 • National Forests: 2 •
State Parks: 51
Famous for: America's only Diamond Mine, Hot Springs National Park

USA ~Missouri-Map ~

...This great map card came as an official (US-2207274) Thanks Deana!!

With nice Apple Postcard Stamp featuring the Granny Smith (Issued 17-01-2013)
and the common airmail stamp:
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Interesting facts about Missouri: -It is the 24th state in the USA.
 Origin of the Name 'Missouri': Missouri was named for an Algonquin Indian word that means "river of the big canoes."
-It was also the birthplace of the 33rd President, Harry S. Truman.
-With capitol Jefferson City
-State Nickname: "The Show-Me State"
- Missouri became the first slave state to free its slaves.
-State with the second largest number of farms of any state. Some of the major crops are soybeans, corn and hay.
-State animal is the Mule
-State Bird: Bluebird
-State Tree: Flowering Dogwood
-State Flower: White Hawthorn
-State Musical Instrument: Fiddle
-State Folk Dance: Square Dance

USA ~Minnesota-yah, you betcha~

Another great card from the USA (US-1448771) shaped in the form of the state... With one of the favorite words in their unique dialect: UFF-DA (Norwegian origine) an expression of disgust, frustration or exhaustion... Reading it really made me smile!:D:D Thanks!
Nice stamps!!

Minnesota is a state in the Midwest of the USA. Known as the Land of 10,000 Lakes, it technically has well over 15,000. The northern tip of Minnesota that juts into Lake of the Woods is the most northern point in the lower 48 states of the United States.

USA ~Florida-map~

Wonderful and my first mapcard from "The sunny State" Florida! (US1358158)...I love the bright colors and all the interesting details on this card! Thanks Rose!

Great stamp (I think created on stamp.com)...unique and with pumpkins... really ideal for this time of the year!!

Florida is located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean with state capital Tallahassee.

USA ~Massachusetts-Map~

Received a great "cartoon" map card from Kristin! (US-1122294) I love this kind of cards, they have a lot interesting information on them, their State Bird, State Flower,State Flag,etc...
With very cute LOVE stamps!

Massachusetts is a state in the New England region with capital Boston.

USA ~New York~

The State of New York is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the US. With capital Albany and state flower the Rose.