Alkol, West Virginia facts for kids
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Alkol, West Virginia
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 Alkol, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Alkol, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Lincoln |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
25501
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Alkol is a small, quiet place in eastern Lincoln County, West Virginia, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
What is Alkol?
Alkol is a community located along West Virginia Route 3. This is a main road in the area. It lies southeast of Hamlin. Hamlin is the biggest town in Lincoln County. It is also the "county seat," which means it's where the county government offices are.
Living in Alkol
The land where Alkol is located is about 748 feet (228 meters) above sea level. Even though Alkol is an unincorporated community, it has its own post office. This post office was set up in 1916. It uses the ZIP code 25501. This helps people living in Alkol send and receive mail.
See also
In Spanish: Alkol (Virginia Occidental) para niños
