Dale, West Virginia facts for kids
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Dale
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 Dale
Location in West Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Tyler |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1537961 |
Dale is a small place in Tyler County, West Virginia. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it is managed by the county.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a group of homes or buildings that are not part of an official city or town. They do not have their own mayor or city council. The county government handles services like roads and law enforcement for these areas. Dale is one such community in West Virginia.
History of Dale
A post office was opened in Dale in the year 1889. This post office served the community for many years. It helped people send and receive mail. The post office stayed open until 1951. After that, it closed down. The exact reason for the name "Dale" is not clearly known today.
