Lantz, West Virginia facts for kids
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Lantz
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 Lantz
Location in West Virginia
Lantz
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  West Virginia |
| County |  Barbour |
| Elevation | 1,890 ft (580 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS ID | 1697095 |
Lantz is a small, quiet place in Barbour County, West Virginia, in the United States. It's known as 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. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
How Lantz Got Its Name
Lantz was named after a very important person in its early days: George W. Lantz. He played a big role in helping the community get its own post office. Having a post office was a huge deal back then! It meant people could send and receive letters and packages easily. This helped the community grow and connect with other places.
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