Bandytown, West Virginia facts for kids
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 Bandytown
Location in West Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Boone |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
25204
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| GNIS feature ID | 1553796 |
Bandytown is a small community in Boone County, West Virginia, United States. It's called an unincorporated community because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
Bandytown is about 18 miles from Madison. You can reach it from Boone County Route 26. This road is right off West Virginia Route 85 at the Van Bridge split. More than 100 people live in Bandytown, and there are about 70 homes.
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What's in a Name? The Story of Bandytown
Bandytown got its name from an early settler. His name was George "Bandy" Green. He was one of the first people to live on the West Fork of the river.
Before it was called Bandytown, the community had another name: "Chap." This name came from Chapman Miller. He was a local merchant, which means he owned a store. He was also the postmaster, who managed the local mail office.
Fun Things to Do in Bandytown
Bandytown offers many outdoor activities for everyone. You can find exciting all-terrain vehicle (ATV) trails here. There's also a basketball court for sports fans. If you enjoy fishing, there are great spots to cast your line. You can also find areas perfect for skating or rollerblading.
For students, the closest public schools are Van Elementary School and Van Junior/Senior High School. They are located about 6 miles from Bandytown.
The community has two churches: The Bandytown Church of Christ and The Martha Freewill Baptist Church. There are also three cemeteries: Greene Cemetery, Jarrell Cemetery, and Midferrell Cemetery.
Experience the Wet Banana!
One of Bandytown's most exciting traditions is the wet banana. This event has been happening for many years! It's a huge water slide that locals create. They use large mining tarps and plastic sheets. These are placed on a big hill.
Then, water is pumped from the nearby creek and mixed with some soap. People grab a tube and slide down the slippery hill. It's a super fun way to cool off and have a blast!
Bandytown's Own Song
In 2001, two local residents, Sue and Johnny Baire Jr., created a special song. It was called "God Bless Bandytown." This song was featured on Sue's first CD, which had the same title.
The song talks about things that Bandytown residents love. It mentions "the little white church" and "blackberries." This song is like an anthem for the town. You can even listen to it on the town's website.
Bandytown is also the hometown of Jesco White. He is famous as the "Dancing Outlaw" for his unique mountain dancing style.
Notable People from Bandytown
- Jesco White, a well-known mountain dancer.
