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Grayden, West Virginia
Grayden, West Virginia is located in West Virginia
Grayden, West Virginia
Grayden, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Grayden, West Virginia is located in the United States
Grayden, West Virginia
Grayden, West Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Fayette
Elevation
1,591 ft (485 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS ID 1554599

Grayden is a small, quiet place in Fayette County, West Virginia, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's managed by the county government.

What is Grayden?

Grayden is an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and buildings that are not part of an official city or town. People live there, but they don't have their own mayor or town council.

Where is Grayden Located?

Grayden is found in Fayette County. This county is in the state of West Virginia, which is part of the United States. It's a rural area, meaning it's mostly countryside.

How Grayden Got Its Name

The community of Grayden was named after a local family. This family, called the Graydon family, lived in the area. Sometimes, places are named after important families or people who lived there. Grayden was also once known by another name: Free Union.

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