Belva, West Virginia facts for kids
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Belva
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 Belva
Location in West Virginia
Belva
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| Counties | Nicholas and Fayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.162 sq mi (0.42 km2) |
| • Land | 0.137 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.025 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 95 |
| • Density | 586/sq mi (226.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1535619 |
Belva is a small community in West Virginia, United States. It is considered an unincorporated community and a census-designated place. This means it's a recognized place, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
Belva is located where two creeks, Bells Creek and Twentymile Creek, meet the Gauley River. The community is split between west Nicholas County and north Fayette County. Belva is also where two state highways, West Virginia Route 16 and West Virginia Route 39, come together.
Belva's Story
Belva got its name from a special person. It was named after Belva Ann Lockwood. She was an important woman who ran for president a long time ago. She was also an early feminist, meaning she believed in equal rights for women.
The town's post office opened in 1885. This means people could send and receive mail there.
Belva's Weather
The weather in Belva has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it's shown as "Cfa."
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