Clem, West Virginia facts for kids
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Clem, West Virginia
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 Clem, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Clem, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Braxton |
| Elevation | 978 ft (298 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1549631 |
Clem is a small, rural community in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States. It is not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it is an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that are not part of an official town.
Clem is located along County Route 30. It is about 11.25 miles (18.1 km) west-southwest of Sutton, a larger town nearby.
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How Clem Got Its Name
Clem received its name from a person named Clemuel Baxter Hart. He was born in 1881 and passed away in 1960.
The First Postmaster
Clemuel Baxter Hart was very important to the community. He became the first postmaster in Clem. A post office was opened in this location in 1913. It was common for communities to be named after their first postmaster.
Location and Geography
Clem is found in the beautiful state of West Virginia. This state is known for its mountains and forests. The community is part of Braxton County.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own local government. It is usually governed by the county or a larger regional authority. This is different from a city or town, which has its own mayor and council.
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