Big Otter, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Big Otter, West Virginia
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 Big Otter, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Big Otter, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Clay |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25113
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| Area codes | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1535890 |
Big Otter is a small place in Clay County, West Virginia, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
Big Otter is located right by a stream called Big Otter Creek. It's also where two important roads meet: Interstate 79 and West Virginia Route 16.
This community is about 9.5 miles (15.3 kilometers) north-northeast of Clay. Clay is the county seat of Clay County. A county seat is like the main town in a county, where the government offices are.
Big Otter uses the ZIP code 25113 for its mail. It used to have its own post office with a different ZIP code (25020), but that post office closed in 1979.
Location and Roads
Big Otter is easy to find because of its location near major roads. It sits right where Interstate 79 and West Virginia Route 16 cross paths. Interstate 79 is a big highway that connects different states. West Virginia Route 16 is a state road that helps people travel within West Virginia. These roads make it simple for people to get to and from Big Otter.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
You might be wondering what an "unincorporated community" is. It's a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own official town government. Instead, the county government, like Clay County, takes care of things for Big Otter. This is different from a city or town that has its own mayor and city council. Many small places in the United States are unincorporated communities.
