Jere, West Virginia facts for kids
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Jere, West Virginia
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 Jere, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Jere, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  West Virginia |
| County |  Monongalia |
| Elevation | 286 m (938 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1554804 |
| Other names | Scottsdale |
Jere is a small, unincorporated community located in Monongalia County, West Virginia, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and people that don't have their own official town government, like a city or a village would. Instead, it's governed by the county.
Discovering Jere, West Virginia
Jere is a quiet place nestled in the beautiful state of West Virginia. It's part of Monongalia County, which is in the northern part of the state. This area is known for its rolling hills and natural beauty.
What's in a Name?
The name Jere most likely comes from the name Jeremiah. Many places in the United States were named after people who lived there or had an important connection to the area.
A Visit from the First Lady
Jere gained some attention in the 1930s because of a visit from Eleanor Roosevelt. She was the First Lady of the United States at the time, married to President Franklin D. Roosevelt. She was very interested in helping people and improving their living conditions, especially during the difficult time of the Great Depression.
Eleanor Roosevelt visited Jere as part of her efforts to understand and improve life in different communities. She saw Jere as an example of what could happen when a community was affected by "absentee ownership." This means that the land or businesses in Jere were owned by people who didn't live there. These owners might not have been as involved in making sure the community had good living conditions.
She wrote about her visit, saying she brought many people to see Jere. She wanted to show them how important it was for owners to care about the people living and working in their communities. Her visit helped bring attention to the challenges faced by places like Jere and encouraged efforts to make life better for everyone.
