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Indore, West Virginia
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 Indore, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Indore, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Clay |
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25111
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| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1554768 |
Indore is a small place in West Virginia, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it is a group of homes and businesses that does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is part of the larger Clay County.
About Indore
Where is Indore?
Indore is located in Clay County, West Virginia. You can find it along West Virginia Route 16. It is about 8 miles (or 13 kilometers) south of a town called Clay. Even though it is not a city, Indore has its own post office. Its special ZIP code is 25111.
What's in a Name?
The name "Indore" comes from a place mentioned in an ancient book. It is named after "Endor," a village found in the Hebrew Bible. This shows how names can connect places to history and old stories.
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