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  2. CountryUnited States of America
    States13
    Largest cityPittsburgh
    Definitions

    Since Appalachia lacks definite physiographical or topographical boundaries, there has been some disagreement over what the region encompasses. The most commonly used modern def… See more

    History

    Native American hunter-gatherers first arrived in what is now Appalachia over 16,000 years ago. The earliest discovered site is the Meadowcroft Rockshelter in Washington County, Pennsylvania, which some scien… See more

    Culture

    An estimated 90% of Appalachia's earliest European settlers originated from the Anglo-Scottish border country—namely the English counties of Cumberland, Westmorland, Northumberland, County Durham, … See more

    Economy

    The economy of Appalachia traditionally rested on agriculture, mining, timber, and in the cities, manufacturing. Since the late 20th century, tourism and second-home developments have assumed an increasingl… See more

     
  1. Appalachian State University / Boone, North Carolina

  2. About the Appalachian Region - Appalachian Regional Commission

  3. Appalachian States - Appalachian Regional Commission

  4. Governor's Office of Appalachia | Development - Ohio

  5. State of Appalachia

    Mar 21, 2020 · State of Appalachia is a bluegrass duo performing acoustic songs from the wild side of Americana. See you at the Cardigan Bar from 7:30pm on the 4th Saturday of every month!

  6. What states are considered Appalachia? - NCESC - Employment …

  7. Where is Appalachia? | Southern Appalachian English - Sc

  8. The History Of Appalachia In 44 Revealing Photos - All …

    Dec 27, 2023 · From the mountainous region's first European settlers to the coal miners who performed backbreaking labor for low wages, the people of Appalachia have long been known for their destitution — and their resilience.

  9. What Is Appalachia? We Asked People From Around …

    Dec 10, 2021 · Politically, Appalachia encompasses 423 counties across 13 states — and West Virginia’s the only state entirely inside the region. That leaves so much room for geographic and cultural variation, as well as many different …