Cranesville, West Virginia facts for kids
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Cranesville, West Virginia
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 Cranesville, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Cranesville, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Preston |
| Elevation | 2,608 ft (795 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1537805 |
Cranesville is a small place in Preston County, West Virginia, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a settlement that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town.
Cranesville is located along County Route 47. It is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km) north-northeast of another community called Terra Alta.
History of Cranesville
The very first people to settle permanently in Cranesville arrived in the 1850s. The community was named after a man named John Crane. He was an important person in the area, likely owning land or a business.
Near Cranesville, you can find the Reckart Mill. This old mill is a special place because it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's an important historical site that is protected.
See also
- In Spanish: Cranesville (Virginia Occidental) para niños
