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Gap Mills, West Virginia
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 Gap Mills, West Virginia
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Gap Mills, West Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Monroe |
| Elevation | 2,342 ft (714 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24941
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| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1551203 |
Gap Mills is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, West Virginia, United States. Established in 1775 and located on West Virginia Route 3 east of Union, Gap Mills has a post office with ZIP code 24941.
Fort Henry commander Abraham Wood sent the first recorded English expedition to reach the area in 1671.
The name of the community is a portmanteau of the natural pass, or "gap" in the adjacent Gap Mountain and two grist mills that were once located there.
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