Highland, Ritchie County, West Virginia facts for kids
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Highland, West Virginia
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 Highland, Ritchie County, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Highland, Ritchie County, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Ritchie |
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1549741 |
Highland is a small place in West Virginia, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and people living together. However, it does not have its own local government like a city or town.
About Highland, West Virginia
Highland is located in Ritchie County. This county is part of the state of West Virginia. The community sits near a stream called Bonds Creek. You can also find it along County Route 1.
Where is Highland Located?
Highland is about 4.65 miles (which is about 7.48 kilometers) west-northwest of a town called Pennsboro. It is easy to find on a map of Ritchie County.
How Highland Got Its Name
The community of Highland was named after the Scottish Highlands. This area in Scotland was the original home for many of the first families who settled in Highland, West Virginia. They wanted to remember their ancestral roots.
