Eglon, West Virginia facts for kids
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Eglon
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 Eglon
Location in West Virginia
Eglon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Preston |
| Elevation | 2,628 ft (801 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
26716
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| GNIS feature ID | 1551023 |
Eglon is a small place located in Preston County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is managed as part of the larger county.
Eglon is also sometimes called Hungry Hook or Maple Run. It sits quite high up, at an elevation of about 2,628 feet (801 meters) above sea level. Even though it's not a city, Eglon has its own post office and a special ZIP code, which is 26716.
What's in a Name?
The name Eglon has an interesting origin. The community was named after a very old city mentioned in the Bible. This biblical city was called Eglon.
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