Eva, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Eva
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 Eva
Location in West Virginia
Eva
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Ritchie |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS ID | 1549676 |
Eva is a small place in West Virginia, a state in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Ritchie County.
A Look Back in Time
Eva has a simple but interesting history. In 1894, a post office was opened there. A post office is where people send and receive mail. This post office helped the community stay connected.
The person in charge of the post office, called a postmaster, decided to name the community. He chose to name it after his daughter, Eva Gill. So, the community of Eva got its name from a young girl! The post office served the area for many years, finally closing its doors in 1950.
