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Bristol, West Virginia
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 Bristol, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Bristol, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Harrison |
| Elevation | 1,027 ft (313 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1553979 |
Bristol is a small, unincorporated community in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States. An unincorporated community is a place that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Bristol is located along U.S. Route 50, about 1.9 miles (3.1 km) east-northeast of Salem. It used to have its own post office, but it closed on October 1, 2005.
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History of Bristol
Bristol has an interesting history that dates back to the late 1700s.
Early Settlement
The area where Bristol now stands was first settled in the 1790s. The first people to make their homes here were a group called Seventh Day Baptists. This religious group observes the Sabbath (day of rest) on Saturday instead of Sunday. They named their new community Cherry Camp Run.
Name Change
Later, the community's name was changed to Bristol. This new name came from the city of Bristol, England. It was common for early American settlements to be named after places in their home countries.
Location and Features
Bristol is found in a part of West Virginia known for its beautiful landscapes.
Geographic Location
The community is situated in Harrison County. This county is in the north-central part of West Virginia. Being along U.S. Route 50 means it's on an important road that crosses the state.
Local Services
While Bristol no longer has its own post office, residents in the area use postal services from nearby towns. The area codes for phone numbers in Bristol are 304 and 681.
