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Beard, West Virginia
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 Beard, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Beard, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Pocahontas |
| Elevation | 2,008 ft (612 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24921
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| Area codes | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1550200 |
Beard is a small, unincorporated community located in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county. Beard is situated right by the Greenbrier River, about 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of a town called Hillsboro.
Why is it Called Beard?
The community got its name from a man named Josiah Beard. He owned a local mill, which was an important business back then for grinding grain and other products.
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