Hurst, West Virginia facts for kids
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Hurst, West Virginia
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 Hurst, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Hurst, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Lewis |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1549755 |
Hurst is a small, unincorporated community located in Lewis County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia. An unincorporated community means it's a place with a shared identity but without its own local government.
History of Hurst
The community of Hurst got its name from a local pioneer family named Hurst. A post office was first opened in Hurst in 1893. This post office served the community for many years, helping people send and receive mail. It stayed open for over 80 years before finally closing its doors in 1975.
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