Dothan, West Virginia facts for kids
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Dothan, West Virginia
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 Dothan, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Dothan, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Fayette |
| Elevation | 1,680 ft (510 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25833
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| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1538280 |
Dothan is a small place in Fayette County, West Virginia, in the United States. 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 as part of the larger county.
About Dothan
Dothan is located along West Virginia Route 612. You can find it about 4 miles (which is about 6.4 kilometers) west of a town called Oak Hill.
For many years, Dothan had its own post office. This post office helped people send and receive mail. It closed down on October 5, 1991. The last person in charge of the post office was Lewis "Jackie" Toney, who retired that day.
What's in a Name?
The name "Dothan" has an interesting history. According to local stories, the community was named after an ancient city mentioned in history books. This old city was located in a different part of the world.
