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Kerens, West Virginia
Kerens, West Virginia is located in West Virginia
Kerens, West Virginia
Kerens, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Kerens, West Virginia is located in the United States
Kerens, West Virginia
Kerens, West Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Randolph
Elevation
1,949 ft (594 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
26276
Area code(s) 304 & 681
GNIS feature ID 1554864

Kerens is a small place in Randolph County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does.

About Kerens

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it's not officially a city or town. It doesn't have its own mayor or city council. Instead, it's usually part of a larger county. The county government takes care of services like roads and police.

Where is Kerens Located?

Kerens is found in the beautiful state of West Virginia. It's about 6.5 miles (10.5 kilometers) north-northeast of a larger town called Elkins. The community is situated along a waterway known as Leading Creek.

A Bit of History

How Kerens Got Its Name

The community of Kerens was named to honor a special person. This person was Richard C. Kerens. He was an important official who worked for the railroad. Railroads were very important in the past for travel and moving goods. Naming a place after him was a way to remember his contributions.

Life in Kerens

The Post Office

Even though Kerens is an unincorporated community, it has its own post office. This post office helps people send and receive mail. It uses a special code called a ZIP code, which for Kerens is 26276. This code helps the mail get to the right place.

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