Bigbend, West Virginia facts for kids
Big Bend (shown as Bigbend on federal maps) is a small, unincorporated community in Calhoun County, West Virginia, United States. It is located along West Virginia Route 5, northwest of Grantsville, West Virginia. Grantsville is the main town and the county seat of Calhoun County. Big Bend sits along the Little Kanawha River. Its elevation is 682 feet (208 meters) above sea level. The community has its own post office with the ZIP code 26136.
Quick facts for kids
Big Bend, West Virginia
Brooksville
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 Big Bend, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Big Bend, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Calhoun |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
26136
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History of Big Bend
Big Bend has an interesting history, including a name change and a shift in its importance within the county.
Early Name: Brooksville
Long ago, Big Bend was known as Brooksville. This name honored Preston Brooks. He was a representative from South Carolina. At that time, Brooksville was the county seat. A county seat is the town where the local government offices are located.
Changing the County Seat
After the American Civil War, West Virginia became a separate state from Virginia. During this time, the county seat moved from Brooksville. A new county seat was chosen. It was named after a famous Union General, Ulysses S. Grant. This new county seat became known as Grantsville.
