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Cornstalk, West Virginia
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 Cornstalk, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Cornstalk, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Greenbrier |
| Elevation | 2,162 ft (659 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24930
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| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1549642 |
Cornstalk is a small place in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States. It is not an official town or city, but rather an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that are not part of a larger, organized city government.
Cornstalk is located about 11 miles (18 kilometers) northwest of Lewisburg, another community in West Virginia.
Why is it Called Cornstalk?
This community was named after a very important person: Cornstalk. He was a respected leader of the Shawnee people. The Shawnee were a Native American tribe. Naming the community after him honors his legacy.
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