Kilsyth, West Virginia facts for kids
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Kilsyth, West Virginia
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 Kilsyth, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Kilsyth, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Fayette |
| Elevation | 1,919 ft (585 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1554875 |
Kilsyth is a small community in West Virginia, United States. It is not a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it is known as an "unincorporated community."
Discover Kilsyth
Kilsyth is located in Fayette County. It is about 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) west-southwest of a larger town called Mount Hope. The community sits at an elevation of 1,919 feet (585 meters) above sea level.
A Look at Kilsyth's Past
Kilsyth once had its own post office. This post office first opened its doors on May 3, 1902. It served the local residents for over a century. However, it eventually closed on July 23, 2005.
The name "Kilsyth" has an interesting origin. The community was named after Kilsyth, a town in Scotland. It was common for early settlers to name new places in America after their hometowns or other significant places from their home countries.
