Galloway, West Virginia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Galloway
Census-designated place (CDP)
Galloway Location in West Virginia
Country	United States
State	West Virginia
County	Barbour
Area
• Total	1.62 km2 (0.627 sq mi)
• Land	1.62 km2 (0.627 sq mi)
• Water	0 km2 (0 sq mi)
Elevation	376 m (1,234 ft)
Population
• Total	143
• Density	88.1/km2 (228.1/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes	26349
GNIS feature ID	2586808

Galloway is a small community located in Barbour County, West Virginia, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the government for collecting population data, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.

Galloway is also considered a coal town. This means it was historically a place where many people worked in coal mining.

Where is Galloway Located?

Galloway is in the northwestern part of Barbour County. It sits along West Virginia Route 76. The community is northwest of Philippi. Philippi is the main city and the county seat for Barbour County.

Facts About Galloway

• Galloway is located about 1,073 feet (327 meters) above sea level.
• It has its own post office.
• The ZIP code for Galloway is 26349.
• In 2010, the population of Galloway was 143 people.

How Galloway Got Its Name

The community of Galloway was named after a person named W. T. Galloway. He was an important official who worked for the railroad.