Glebe, West Virginia facts for kids
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Glebe, West Virginia
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 Glebe, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Glebe, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Hampshire |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1556766 |
Glebe is a small, quiet place in Hampshire County, West Virginia. It's not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it's an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings without a formal local government. Glebe is located near a special river gorge called the Trough. This gorge is part of the South Branch Potomac River.
Glebe is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km) southwest of Romney. You can find it on South Branch River Road (West Virginia Secondary Route 8). The community got its name from an old stone building. This building was a glebehouse, which means it was a home for a church minister. It was built a long time ago, in the late 1700s. Later, this stone house became a place called the Hampshire County Poor Farm. It is still standing today. Another community called Sector is right across the river from Glebe.
About Glebe
Glebe no longer has its own post office. Only a few people live there now. However, it is still a very popular spot for people who love the outdoors. Many canoers and fishermen visit Glebe. They like it because it's so close to the start of the Trough gorge.
Fun Activities in Glebe
For people on vacation, sports fans, and local residents, Glebe has a helpful store. The Trough General Store offers many things for outdoor fun. You can rent canoes there. They also sell fishing supplies, bait, drinks, snacks, and ice. It's a great place to get ready for an adventure on the river.
Historic Places to See
Glebe and the area around it have some interesting old places. These sites tell stories about the past.
- Fort Van Meter
- This old fort is about one mile away from Glebe. It's a historic site worth exploring.
- Old Stone Glebehouse (County Poor Farm)
- This is the original stone house that gave Glebe its name. It's located on South Branch River Road (CR 8). It has a long history in the area.
- Saint Luke's Presbyterian Chapel
- This chapel is also found on South Branch River Road (CR 8). It is the church shown in the picture.
