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Asbury, West Virginia
Asbury, West Virginia is located in West Virginia
Asbury, West Virginia
Asbury, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Asbury, West Virginia is located in the United States
Asbury, West Virginia
Asbury, West Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Greenbrier
Elevation
2,110 ft (640 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
24916
Area codes 304 & 681
GNIS feature ID 1535036

Asbury is a small place in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is part of the larger county.

Asbury is located along West Virginia Route 12. This road is northeast of another community called Alderson. Asbury has its own post office. This post office uses the ZIP code 24916.

What is Asbury?

Asbury is a small community in the state of West Virginia. It is not a city or a town. It is a group of homes and buildings without a separate local government.

Where is Asbury located?

Asbury is in Greenbrier County. This county is in the eastern part of West Virginia. The community is found along a road called West Virginia Route 12. This road helps people travel to and from Asbury.

What is a ZIP code?

A ZIP code is a special set of numbers. It helps the postal service deliver mail. Every area in the United States has a unique ZIP code. Asbury's ZIP code is 24916.

How Asbury Got Its Name

The community of Asbury is named after a famous person. His name was Francis Asbury. He was an important religious leader.

Who was Francis Asbury?

Francis Asbury was a bishop. He helped lead the Methodist church in the United States. He traveled a lot to spread his beliefs. Many places are named after him. This includes the community of Asbury in West Virginia.

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