Berea, West Virginia facts for kids
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Berea
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 Berea
Location in West Virginia
Berea
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Ritchie |
| Population
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| • Total | 83 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
26327
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Berea is a small place in West Virginia, United States. It is also known as Seven-Day Mill or Seventh Day Settlement. It's an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
Berea is located in the southeastern part of Ritchie County. It sits along West Virginia Route 74. This road is southeast of Harrisville, which is the main town and county seat of Ritchie County.
About Berea
Berea is about 751 feet (229 meters) above sea level. Even though it doesn't have its own post office, it uses the ZIP code 26327. People living in Berea get their mail from the post offices in Harrisville and Auburn.
How Berea Got Its Name
The community of Berea was named after a city called Berea that is mentioned in the Bible.
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