Captina, West Virginia facts for kids
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Captina
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 Captina
Location in West Virginia
Captina
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  West Virginia |
| County |  Marshall |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS ID | 1554068 |
Captina is a small place in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States. It is called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
Captina has been known by a few other names too. Some people called it Caapteenin, Capteener, Capteening, or Woco. The name "Captina" most likely comes from a nearby stream called Captina Creek.
See also
- In Spanish: Captina (Virginia Occidental) for kids
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