Virginia was founded in May 13, 1607 at Jamestown. The first use of commonwealth in Virginia was early in its history. One reason given by Governor George Yearly for authorizing the first General Assembly meeting at Jamestown in 1619 was for “the better establishment of a commonwealth here.” From 1649 to 1660, England and Virginia did not have a king. Instead, the Puritans ruled over a Lord Protector, Oliver Cromwell. The government was called the Commonwealth of England. This commonwealth ended when King Charles II reclaimed the throne in 1660.

In Colonial time, Virginia was officially known as the Colony and Dominion of Virginia (hence the nickname “Old Dominion

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