Ashley, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ashley, West Virginia
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 Ashley, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Ashley, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  West Virginia |
| County |  Doddridge |
| Elevation | 245 m (804 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area codes | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1553759 |
Ashley is a small place in Doddridge County, West Virginia, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
Where is Ashley?
Ashley is located along West Virginia Route 23. This road helps people travel through the area. It is also found next to McElroy Creek, which is a small stream. The community is about 9 miles (14 kilometers) northeast of West Union. West Union is the main town in Doddridge County.
How Ashley Got Its Name
The community was named after a local family. This family's last name was Ash. Many places in West Virginia are named after important families or people from the area's history.
See also
In Spanish: Ashley (Virginia Occidental) para niños
