Harvey, West Virginia facts for kids
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Harvey, West Virginia
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 Harvey, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Harvey, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Fayette |
| Elevation | 1,568 ft (478 m) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1540040 |
Harvey is a small place in West Virginia, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of Fayette County.
Harvey is located on County Route 25. It's about 2.8 miles (4.5 kilometers) south-southeast of a bigger town called Oak Hill.
History of Harvey
Harvey has a simple but interesting history. It was named after a local farmer who lived there. His last name was Mr. Harvey.
For many years, Harvey had its own post office. A post office is where people send and receive mail. It's also where they can buy stamps. This post office was an important part of the community. It helped people stay connected. However, the post office in Harvey closed its doors on February 13, 1988.
