Hansford, West Virginia facts for kids
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Hansford, West Virginia
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 Hansford, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Hansford, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Kanawha |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25103
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| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1539924 |
Hansford is a small, unincorporated community located in Kanawha County, West Virginia, in the United States. An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Hansford is situated right along the Kanawha River and West Virginia Route 61. It is also very close to the community of Pratt. Hansford has its own post office with the ZIP code 25103.
A Look Back at Hansford's Past
Did you know Hansford wasn't always called Hansford? The post office in this area was first named Paintcreek. In fact, the entire community was originally known as Paintcreek. The name changed over time. The current name, Hansford, most likely came from a local family who lived in the area.
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