Circleville, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Circleville
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 Circleville
Location in West Virginia
Circleville
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Pendleton |
| Elevation | 2,057 ft (627 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
26804
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| GNIS feature ID | 1554138 |
Circleville is a small, unincorporated community located in Pendleton County, West Virginia, West Virginia, United States. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's usually managed by the county.
Circleville was first called Zirkleville. It got this name from a man named John Zirkle. He owned and ran a dry goods store in the community a long time ago.
Location and Geography
Circleville is situated right on West Virginia Route 28. This road runs along the North Fork of the South Branch of the Potomac River. It's a scenic spot where the river meets two smaller streams, Pike Gap and Bouses Runs.
Historic Places
One important landmark in Circleville is the old Circleville School. This historic building is special because it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized for its historical importance and efforts are made to preserve it.
See also
In Spanish: Circleville (Virginia Occidental) para niños
