Carter, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Carter
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 Carter
Location in West Virginia
Carter
Location in the United States
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| State | West Virginia |
| County | Upshur |
Carter is a small, unincorporated community located in Upshur County, West Virginia, in the United States. This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
The community of Carter uses the French Creek Post Office. Its special mail code, called a Zip Code, is 26218.
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Where is Carter?
Carter is found where three roads meet. These roads are County Route 11 (also known as Alexander-Helvetia road), Natural Bridge Road, and Waterloo Road. It's a central spot where these paths come together.
How Carter Got Its Name
Carter was named after an important family. This family was known for being Baptist preachers. They originally came from Albemarle County, Virginia.
The Carter Family's Story
The Carter family moved to a place called Sago, West Virginia in the 1840s. One of the key members was Henry T. Carter.
Henry T. Carter first lived on a farm owned by Mr. Alfred Morgan in the Sago area. Later, he bought his own land about two miles south. There, he raised a large family with his wife, Miss Emerson.
Henry T. Carter was a very respected person in the community. He worked hard and was known for having a great memory. For many years, he helped lead the Sago Baptist church as one of its deacons.
Henry Carter's Children
Henry and Miss Emerson had ten children. Their names were John, Mary, Henry, Thomas Addison, Mardonius, George, Page, Eliza, Lena, and Delia. Sadly, Mardonius passed away when he was young from scarlet fever.
See also
In Spanish: Carter (Virginia Occidental) para niños
