Is West Virginia a southern or northern state?

You may also wonder if West Virginia is considered a Southern state.

The United States Census Bureau defines the Southern Region of the United States as 16 states. The South Atlantic States include Delaware, Florida and Georgia, Maryland. North Carolina, South Carolina. Virginia, South Carolina. West Virginia. The East South Central States are Alabama, Kentucky and Tennessee.

What is the most southern state in the United States? Conclusion about the most northern Southern state:

• Tennessee is the state that is the most northern and is mostly in the south. (FYI: the Land Between the Lakes is slightly less north than the Arkansas top).
• Cimarron County in Oklahoma is the county that is most northern and reaches the farthest north.

Also, did West Virginia become a part of the South or North during civil war?

West Virginia is the only state that was formed after the Civil War. North fought South across the country. West faced East in Virginia. These two regions were merged into a single state by name but not in geography or economy.

Which states are considered North?

These four areas are recognized as the North. They include Connecticut, Illinois and Indiana. New York, New Jersey, New York and North Dakota. Ohio, Pennsylvania. Rhode Island. South Dakota. Vermont.