I grew up in Virginia, which is nicknamed "Old Dominion"
That's pretty cool, I have some family in Virgina. Why is it called "Old Dominion"?
It's called the "Old Dominion" because it was the first English colonial possession established in North America
Huh, never realized that. I assume that's where the college got its name?
Old Dominion University? I believe so.  ODU is one of the largest universities in Virginia with over 24,000 students!
Wow, that's a lot larger than I would have expected. What is your favorite city in Virginia?
Virginia
Virginia (), officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a state in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States located between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains. The geography and climate of the Commonwealth are shaped by the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Chesapeake Bay, which provide habitat for much of its flora and fauna. The capital of the Commonwealth is Richmond; Virginia Beach is the most populous city, and Fairfax County is the most populous political subdivision. The Commonwealth's estimated population is over
Many of the original English colonists considered members of the First Families of Virginia emigrated to the Colony of Virginia during the English Civil War and English Interregnum period (1642–1660). Royalists left England on the accession to power of Oliver Cromwell and his Parliament. Because most of Virginia's leading families recognized Charles II as King following the execution of Charles I in 1649, Charles II is reputed to have called Virginia his "Old Dominion", a nickname that endures today. The affinity of many early aristocratic Virginia settlers for the Crown