Engle, West Virginia facts for kids
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Engle, West Virginia
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 Engle, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Engle, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Jefferson |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1554402 |
Engle is a small, unincorporated community located in Jefferson County, West Virginia, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
Discovering Engle, West Virginia
Engle is a quiet place in West Virginia. It's known for its interesting history and how it got its name.
A Place with Many Names
Engle wasn't always called Engle! In the past, this community was known by several different names. People called it Millers Mill, Striders Crossing, and even Keller. It was also known as Engles Switch.
The name finally changed to Engle in 1910. This happened when the local post office officially adopted the name.
How Engle Got Its Name
The community was named after a man named Frank Engle. He owned a business called a lime kiln nearby. A lime kiln is like a big oven used to heat limestone. This process creates a material called lime, which is used in many things, like making cement or improving soil for farming.
