Driving: what area is identified by the letter V?

Questions

Samuel S. McClure, organizer of the first news syndicate, born?

Sardines were first canned, in Eastport, Maine.?

First telephone exchange in San Francisco opens with 18 phones.?

Geronimo, Apache Indian Chief, died?

Battle of Eniwetok Atoll (U.S. victory on Feb 22).?