Douglas, Tucker County, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Douglas
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 Douglas
Location in West Virginia
Douglas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Tucker |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1554324 |
Douglas is a small, quiet place in Tucker County, West Virginia. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government. Douglas is located right by the North Fork Blackwater River. It was once a busy coal town.
About Douglas
Douglas is found in the beautiful state of West Virginia. It sits in Tucker County. The community is nestled along the North Fork Blackwater River. This river is a branch of the larger Blackwater River.
A Bit of History
Douglas wasn't always known by its current name. It was first called Albert. Many years ago, places like Douglas were important. They were often built around industries like coal mining. These "coal towns" provided homes for miners and their families.
How Names Change
The name of the community changed to Douglas in 1965. This change was made by an official group. This group is called the Board on Geographic Names. Even with this change, the local post office kept using the old name, Albert. This can sometimes be a bit confusing for visitors!
