Glen Easton, West Virginia facts for kids
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Glen Easton
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 Glen Easton
Location in West Virginia
Glen Easton
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  West Virginia |
| County |  Marshall |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
26039
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Glen Easton is a small community in Marshall County, West Virginia, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's not officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
Glen Easton is located in the southern part of Marshall County. You can find it southeast of Moundsville, which is the main town, or county seat, of Marshall County. The community sits about 945 feet (288 meters) above sea level. It even has its own post office with the ZIP code 26039.
History of Glen Easton
The community of Glen Easton got its name from a local family called the Easton family. They were important to the area's early development.
In 1879, Glen Easton was a busy little village. Records from that time show it had two stores where people could buy everyday goods. There was also a shoe shop, a gristmill (which grinds grain into flour), and a post office. This shows that the community was a center for local life and trade.
Famous People from Glen Easton
- Beryl Richmond was a baseball player who came from Glen Easton. He played professional baseball, which is a big achievement for someone from a small community.
