Annamoriah, West Virginia facts for kids
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Annamoriah, West Virginia
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 Annamoriah, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Annamoriah, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Calhoun |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
26130
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Annamoriah is a small place in Calhoun County, West Virginia, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
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Where is Annamoriah Located?
Annamoriah is found in the state of West Virginia. It's in the western part of Calhoun County. You can find it along West Virginia Route 5. It's located to the west of Grantsville. Grantsville is the main town in Calhoun County, also called the county seat. This means it's where the county government offices are.
How High Up is Annamoriah?
Annamoriah is quite high up! Its elevation is about 994 feet (or 303 meters) above sea level. This means it's nearly 1,000 feet higher than the ocean.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live that isn't part of an official city or town. It doesn't have its own mayor or city council. Instead, it's usually governed by the larger county it's in. People in unincorporated communities still have neighbors and often share a name for their area, like Annamoriah.
A Bit of History
Like many small communities, Annamoriah once had its own post office. This was a place where people could send and receive mail. However, the post office in Annamoriah closed down in 1988. Now, people living there likely get their mail from a nearby town.
See Also
In Spanish: Annamoriah (Virginia Occidental) para niños
