Alexander, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alexander, West Virginia
|
|
|---|---|
 Alexander, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Alexander, West Virginia
Location in the United States
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Upshur |
| Elevation | 1,850 ft (560 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area codes | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1549559 |
Alexander is a small place in Upshur County, West Virginia, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that are not officially a town or city with its own local government.
Contents
About Alexander, West Virginia
Alexander is found in the state of West Virginia. It is located in Upshur County. This community is a quiet spot along the Buckhannon River.
Where is Alexander located?
You can find Alexander about 14.6 miles (23.5 km) south of a bigger town called Buckhannon. It is right on County Route 11.
What about trains in Alexander?
Two train lines run through Alexander. The Beech Mountain Railroad (BEEM) carries coal. It connects with another railroad called the Appalachian and Ohio Railroad (A&O) right in Alexander. These trains help move important goods.
How did Alexander get its name?
The community of Alexander was named after a person named John M. Alexander. He was a businessperson who worked in the local lumber industry. The people there decided to name their community after him.
See also
In Spanish: Alexander (Virginia Occidental) para niños
