Arlington, Upshur County, West Virginia facts for kids
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Arlington
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 Arlington
Location in West Virginia
Arlington
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Upshur |
| Elevation | 1,499 ft (457 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1535006 |
Arlington is a small place in Upshur County, West Virginia, United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a settlement that isn't officially part of a city or town. It's located along the Little Kanawha River.
The name Arlington comes from Alfious Arlington Fidler. He was an early postmaster, which means he was in charge of the local post office. He gave the community his middle name.
History of Arlington
One important historical spot in Arlington is Fidler's Mill. This old mill was built in the 1800s. It is so important that it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes places in the United States that are worth protecting because of their history.
Arlington is found south of another community called Rock Cave.
Education in Arlington
The public schools in Arlington are managed by Upshur County Schools. This school system helps make sure kids in the area get an education.
See also
In Spanish: Arlington (condado de Upshur) para niños
