Goodwill, West Virginia facts for kids
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Goodwill, West Virginia
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 Goodwill, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Goodwill, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mercer |
| Elevation | 2,280 ft (690 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1554581 |
Goodwill is a small place in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that is not officially a city or town. It does not have its own local government. Instead, it is part of the larger county.
Where is Goodwill?
Goodwill is located in the southern part of West Virginia. It is about 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) west of a place called Montcalm. The area around Goodwill is known for its beautiful mountains. It is also famous for its history with coal mining.
How Goodwill Got Its Name
The community of Goodwill was named after a person. There was a Mr. Goodwill who owned a local mine in the area. People decided to name the community after him. This shows how important mining was to the region's early days. Many communities in West Virginia grew up around coal mines.
