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Justice, West Virginia
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Census-designated place
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 Justice, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mingo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.378 sq mi (3.57 km2) |
| • Land | 1.320 sq mi (3.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.058 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 892 ft (272 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 412 |
| • Density | 299.0/sq mi (115.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24851
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| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1541047 |
Justice is a small community located in Mingo County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
As of the 2010 census, about 412 people lived in Justice. The community has its own post office with the ZIP code 24851.
Location and Geography
Justice is situated in the southwestern part of West Virginia. It is found along U.S. Route 52, a major road that runs through the state. The community is located about 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) southeast of a town called Gilbert. This area is known for its beautiful Appalachian mountain scenery.
How Justice Got Its Name
The community of Justice was named after a person named W. E. Justice. He was an early postmaster in the area. A postmaster is the person in charge of a local post office. Naming a place after a significant local figure or a person who helped establish services like a post office was a common practice in the past.
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