Hewett, West Virginia facts for kids
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Hewett, West Virginia
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 Hewett, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Hewett, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Boone |
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25108
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| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1554691 |
Hewett is a small, unincorporated community located in Boone County, West Virginia, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's about 7 miles (11 kilometers) southwest of Madison, another town in West Virginia. Hewett has its own post office, which helps people send and receive mail using ZIP code 25108.
Where Does the Name Hewett Come From?
The community of Hewett gets its name from a nearby stream called Hewett Creek. It's common for places in West Virginia to be named after local natural features like rivers, mountains, or creeks. This helps people know where they are and connects the community to its natural surroundings.
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