Elgood, West Virginia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Elgood, West Virginia
Unincorporated community
Elgood, West Virginia Location in West Virginia Show map of West Virginia Elgood, West Virginia Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	West Virginia
County	Mercer
Elevation	2,815 ft (858 m)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)	304 & 681
GNIS feature ID	1549671

Elgood is a small, unincorporated community located in Mercer County, West Virginia, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county. Elgood is about 5 miles (8 kilometers) east-southeast of a town called Athens.

History of Elgood

The name "Elgood" has an interesting origin. It was created by combining parts of a person's name: L. Goodwin. This was a common way to name small communities in the past, often honoring early settlers or important figures.

Community Life

Even though Elgood is a small, unincorporated community, it has places that are important to its residents.

• Elgood School: This was likely a local school that served the children of the community. Schools are often central to small towns, bringing people together.
• Elgood Store: A local store would have been a key place for people to buy supplies and meet their neighbors.