Blandville, West Virginia facts for kids
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Blandville, West Virginia
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 Blandville, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Blandville, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  West Virginia |
| County |  Doddridge |
| Elevation | 246 m (807 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area codes | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1536087 |
Blandville is a small, unincorporated community located in Doddridge 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 usually governed by the county.
Where is Blandville?
Blandville is found in the eastern part of the United States. It is in the state of West Virginia. Specifically, it is part of Doddridge County.
Location Details
The community sits along West Virginia Route 18. This is an important road in the area. It is also near a place called Meathouse Fork.
Blandville is about 4.5 miles (7.2 kilometers) southeast of West Union. West Union is the county seat of Doddridge County. This means West Union is where the main government offices for the county are located.
A Bit of History
Like many small communities, Blandville once had its own post office. A post office is a place where people can send and receive mail.
Post Office Closure
The post office in Blandville served the community for many years. However, it eventually closed down. The official date it closed was November 9, 2002.
