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Who was the governor who led the expedition westward giving those who went with him a Golden Horseshoe?
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Alexander spotswood
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Who was the governor that led the expedition westward and gave those who went with him a Golden Horseshoe?
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Who was the governor who led the expedition westward giving those who went with him a Golden Horeshoe?
Governor Spotswood
Who lead a group to the Blue Ridge Mountain in WV in 1716?
In 1716 Alexander Spotswood, lieutenant governor of Virginia from 1710-1722, led an expedition westward through the Blue Ridge Mountains. Spotswood took with him a group of about 50 gentlemen and several servants, Indians, and rangers. They crossed over the Blue Ridge by way of Swift Run Gap into the Shenandoah Valley and claimed the land for King George I. To commemorate the event, Governor Spotswood gave each of his companions a small golden horseshoe, inscribed ''Sic juvat transcendere montes'' (Thus, let him swear to cross the mountains). And they are remembered as ''Knights of the Golden Horseshoe.'' The golden horseshoe tradition continues today to spur the study of West Virginia State history, geography, industry, and natural resources. West Virginia students achieving the highest scores in their county on a test prepared by the West Virginia Department of Education are each presented with a golden horseshoe.
What is the population of Golden Horseshoe?
Golden Horseshoe's population is 8,759,312.
When was Battle for the Golden Horseshoe created?
Battle for the Golden Horseshoe was created in 2004.
What is the area of Golden Horseshoe?
The area of Golden Horseshoe is 31,561.57 square kilometers.
What cities can be found in the golden horseshoe?
the golden horseshoe curves like a horseshoe around the western end of lake ontario, which is one of the reasons for its name.
What is the population density of Golden Horseshoe?
The population density of Golden Horseshoe is 277.53 people per square kilometer.
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Did Virginia ever have a governor with the last name of spotswood the spelling may have been spotswoodee?
Yes. Alexander Spotswood was royal governor of Virginia in the early 1700s. Where many royal governors remained in England, Spotswood lived in Virginia and was the first royal governor to reside in the then-new colonial governor's mansion in Williamsburg. He also led expeditions to explore the ridges west of the Virginia Piedmont with a group that became known as the Knights of the golden Horseshoe.
Who were some explorers who first came to West Virginia?
Governor Spotswood of Virginia and a party of adventurers were the first Europeans to see what is now West Virginia. They rode to the top of the Appalachian mountains and looked down into the green valleys. Governor Spotswood gave each of the members of the party a small golden horseshoe to commemorate the event. Today, the top 220 students of West Virginia History are awarded a golden horseshoe each year in commemoration of the event. Faith Marko
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