Dickinson, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dickinson, West Virginia
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 Dickinson, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Dickinson, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Kanawha |
| Elevation | 630 ft (190 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1550920 |
Dickinson, also known as Quincy, is a small place in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county.
About Dickinson
Dickinson is located right on the north bank of the Kanawha River. This river is important for transportation and history in West Virginia. The community is about 3 miles (5 kilometers) southeast of a town called Belle.
Getting around Dickinson is easy because it's served by U.S. Route 60, a major road that runs through the area.
How Dickinson Got Its Name
Have you ever wondered how places get their names? Dickinson was named after a person! The community got its name from John Quincy Dickinson. He was the person who originally owned the land where Dickinson is now located.
