Forks of Cacapon, West Virginia facts for kids
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Forks of Cacapon, West Virginia
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 Forks of Cacapon, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Forks of Cacapon, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Hampshire |
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1539146 |
Forks of Cacapon is a small, unincorporated community in Hampshire County, West Virginia. An unincorporated community means it's a place with a name but no official local government like a city or town.
This community gets its name because it's located where two rivers meet. This meeting point is called a confluence. Here, the North River flows into the Cacapon River. Forks of Cacapon is also a busy spot for roads, as West Virginia Route 29, West Virginia Route 127, and Frank Haines Road all meet there.
A Bit of History
The community was first known as Forks of Capon. This was the name of its local post office. The post office operated from the mid-1800s until 1910. John Loy was the last person to be in charge of the post office. Even though the old post office was called "Forks of Capon," today the community is known as Forks of Cacapon.
Places to See
If you visit Forks of Cacapon, you can find a few interesting historic spots:
- Capon View Farm, located on Gaston Road (CR 45/7).
- The site of Fort Capon, also on Gaston Road (CR 45/7).
- Island Hill United Methodist Church, found on West Virginia Route 29 North.
- The Old Forks of Capon Post Office & General Store, which is also on Gaston Road (CR 45/7).
