Frametown, West Virginia facts for kids
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Frametown
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 Frametown
Location in West Virginia
Frametown
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Braxton |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1539222 |
Frametown is a small, unincorporated community in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. Even though the main part of Frametown is small, a much larger area uses the same ZIP code (26623). This means many people who live nearby feel like they are part of the Frametown community.
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About Frametown
Frametown doesn't have a busy "downtown" area or even any traffic lights. It's a quiet place with a few important spots.
What You Can Find in Frametown
The main places of interest in Frametown include:
- A restaurant called "Granny's Kitchen"
- A post office
- The Frametown Elementary School
Where is Frametown Located?
Frametown is located where two important roads meet: Interstate 79 and West Virginia Route 4. The closest towns with their own governments are Flatwoods, Sutton, and Gassaway.
How Frametown Got Its Name
Frametown has been known by a few different names over the years, like Frame Mill, Frames, and Frames Mill. The community was named after the local Frame family, who were among the first settlers in the area.
The Story of James Frame
The story of Frametown begins in 1797 with a man named James Frame. He was hunting along the Elk River in what was then western Virginia. He and a friend got separated. James thought his friend had been killed, so he went back to Augusta County, Virginia. There, he found the person who owned the land he had been hunting on.
The landowner agreed to sell the land to James. James then returned to his small cabin on the Elk River. He built a water mill there. Because of this, the place became known as Frame's Mill. In 1801, James got married and had a large family. All of his children stayed on his land. Over time, this area grew and became known as Frametown.
