Elton, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Elton
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 Elton
Location in West Virginia
Elton
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Summers |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Elton is a small place in Summers County, West Virginia, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially part of a city or town.
Elton is sometimes called Hutchinsons Mill. It is located northeast of Hinton. Hinton is the main town, or county seat, for Summers County.
About Elton
Elton sits at an elevation of 1,749 feet (which is about 533 meters) above sea level. Imagine standing on top of a hill – that's how high Elton is!
What's in a Name?
The name "Elton" probably came from a family who lived in the area a long time ago. Many places get their names from important local families or features.
Post Office History
Elton used to have its own post office. It even had its own ZIP code, which was 25965. However, this post office closed on July 11, 2009. This means that people in Elton now get their mail from a nearby post office.
