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Little Falls, West Virginia
Little Falls, West Virginia is located in West Virginia
Little Falls, West Virginia
Little Falls, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Little Falls, West Virginia is located in the United States
Little Falls, West Virginia
Little Falls, West Virginia
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  West Virginia
County Monongalia
Elevation
276 m (906 ft)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s) 304 & 681
GNIS feature ID 1542096

Little Falls is a small place in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's not a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

Little Falls is located right next to the Monongahela River. This river flows through West Virginia and Pennsylvania. The community is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km) south-southwest of Morgantown. Morgantown is a larger city nearby.

What's in a Name?

The community of Little Falls got its name from a special natural feature. There was a small waterfall located very close to where the community first began. This waterfall was a notable landmark in the area. It helped people identify the location.

Where is Little Falls?

Little Falls is found in Monongalia County. This county is in the northern part of West Virginia. West Virginia is a state in the eastern United States. It is known for its mountains and beautiful natural scenery.

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