Lockwood, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lockwood
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 Lockwood
Location in West Virginia
Lockwood
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Nicholas |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1542290 |
Lockwood is a small community in West Virginia, United States. It is not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it is an "unincorporated community." This means it is a group of homes and businesses that are part of a larger county. Lockwood is located in western Nicholas County, right next to Otter Creek and West Virginia Route 39.
History of Lockwood
Lockwood got its name from a very important person: Belva Ann Lockwood. She was a brave woman who ran for president a long time ago. She was also an early "feminist." This means she strongly believed that women should have the same rights and opportunities as men.
The Lockwood post office was opened in 1893. This was an important step for the community. It helped people send and receive mail.
In 1998, the Lockwood Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means that certain buildings and areas in Lockwood are considered important because of their history. They are protected to make sure they last for many years.
Famous People from Lockwood
- John W. Shelton, a successful businessman, was born in Lockwood. He also served as a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates. This is a group of people who make laws for the state of West Virginia.
