Junction, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Junction, West Virginia
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 Junction, West Virginia
Location in Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia
Junction, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Junction, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Hampshire |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
26824
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| GNIS feature ID | 1558371 |
Junction is a small place in Hampshire County, West Virginia, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
Junction used to be known as Moorefield Junction. It got its name because it's located where several important roads meet. Think of it like a "junction" or a meeting point for roads. These roads include U.S. Route 220, West Virginia Route 28, and the Northwestern Turnpike (which is also part of U.S. Route 50). The community is also located along a stream called Mill Creek.
Historic Places to See
Junction is home to some old and important buildings. These places help us learn about the past.
Sloan–Parker House
The Sloan–Parker House is a very old building that was built in 1790. That's over 230 years ago! It's located along the Northwestern Turnpike, which is now U.S. Route 50. This house is a great example of the kind of buildings people lived in a long time ago.
Trinity Church
Another historic spot is Trinity Church. You can find it on Trinity Road (which is also known as County Route 220/11). Churches like Trinity Church often have a lot of history and stories connected to the community.
