Lockwood, West Virginia facts for kids
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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 an unincorporated community in western Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. The town is situated along Otter Creek and West Virginia Route 39.
History
The community is named in honor of Belva Ann Lockwood, a presidential candidate and early feminist.
Lockwood post office was established in 1893.
The Lockwood Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.
Notable person
- John W. Shelton, businessman and member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, was born in Lockwood.
See also
In Spanish: Lockwood (Virginia Occidental) para niños
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