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Hainesville, Hampshire County,
West Virginia
Hainesville, Hampshire County,West Virginia is located in West Virginia
Hainesville, Hampshire County,West Virginia
Hainesville, Hampshire County,
West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Hainesville, Hampshire County,West Virginia is located in the United States
Hainesville, Hampshire County,West Virginia
Hainesville, Hampshire County,
West Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Hampshire
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID 1718643

Hainesville is a small, quiet place in Hampshire County, West Virginia, United States. It's not a big city or a town with its own local government. Instead, it's known as an "unincorporated community."

Discovering Hainesville

Hainesville is a small community found in the beautiful state of West Virginia. It's located in Hampshire County, which is in the eastern part of the state. This area is known for its lovely natural scenery.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community like Hainesville is a group of homes or buildings that are not part of an official city or town. This means they don't have their own local government, like a mayor or city council. Instead, they are usually governed by the county they are in. For Hainesville, that's Hampshire County.

Where is Hainesville Located?

Hainesville is situated southwest of another community called Slanesville. You can find it right where two roads meet: Old Martinsburg Road (also known as County Route 45/9) and Kedron Road (County Route 45/11). This spot was once important for travel and trade.

A Bit of History: Haines Store

Long ago, Hainesville was known by a different name: Haines Store. This suggests that a general store was a central part of the community. At one point, Hainesville even had its own post office. A post office is a place where people can send and receive mail, which was very important for communication before the internet!

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