Ferrell, West Virginia facts for kids
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Ferrell, West Virginia
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 Ferrell, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Ferrell, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Kanawha |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25177
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| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS ID | 1554451 |
Ferrell is a small community located in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States. It is known as an unincorporated area. This means Ferrell does not have its own separate local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it is governed by the larger Kanawha County.
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What is an Unincorporated Area?
An unincorporated area is a place that is not part of any city or town. People living in Ferrell receive services like roads, police, and fire protection from the county government. This is different from a city, which has its own mayor and city council to manage local services.
Ferrell's Location and Identity
Part of a Larger Area
From 2010 to 2020, Ferrell was considered part of a larger area called the Upper Falls census-designated place. A census-designated place (CDP) is a special area created by the U.S. Census Bureau just for counting people. It helps gather information about communities that aren't officially cities or towns.
Mail and ZIP Codes
Even though Ferrell is its own community, residents get their mail using the name of a nearby city, Saint Albans. This is because Ferrell shares the same ZIP code, 25177, with Saint Albans. It's common for smaller communities to share postal services with larger neighboring towns.
Part of a Metropolitan Area
Ferrell is also part of the Charleston, West Virginia metropolitan area. A metropolitan area is a region that includes a large city and all the smaller towns and communities around it that are closely connected. This means Ferrell is linked to the bigger economic and social life of Charleston, West Virginia's capital city.
