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Greenwood, West Virginia, is a name that refers to several different places in the state of West Virginia, United States. When a name is used for more than one location, it helps to list them so people can find the specific place they are looking for.

Exploring Greenwood Locations in West Virginia

There are four main places in West Virginia that share the name Greenwood. Each one is unique, from small communities to a historic ghost town.

Greenwood in Boone County

Greenwood is an unincorporated community located in Boone County, West Virginia. An unincorporated community means it's a small settlement that doesn't have its own local government, but it's still a recognized place where people live.

Greenwood in Doddridge County

Another unincorporated community named Greenwood can be found in Doddridge County, West Virginia. Like the one in Boone County, it's a small area without a formal city government.

Greenwood in Fayette County

In Fayette County, West Virginia, there is a place called Greenwood that is known as a ghost town. A ghost town is a town that has been abandoned, often because its main industry, like mining, ended, or people moved away for other reasons. These towns can be interesting historical sites.

Greenwood in Morgan County

Finally, there is also an unincorporated community named Greenwood in Morgan County, West Virginia. This community, like the others, is a small, recognized place within the county.


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