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Carmel, West Virginia
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 Carmel, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Carmel, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Preston |
| Elevation | 2,602 ft (793 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1556730 |
Carmel is an unincorporated community in Preston County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.
History
A post office called Carmel was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1912. The community most likely takes its name from Mount Carmel in Western Asia.
See also
In Spanish: Carmel (Virginia Occidental) para niños
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