Louther, West Virginia facts for kids
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Louther, West Virginia
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 Louther, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Louther, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Jackson |
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1549799 |
Louther is a small, quiet place in Jackson County, West Virginia, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it is part of the larger county.
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Where is Louther Located?
Louther is found in the beautiful state of West Virginia. It is located on County Highway 28. This area is part of the Frozen Camp Wildlife Management Area. This special area helps protect nature and wildlife.
Distance from Nearby Towns
Louther is about 8.8 miles (which is about 14.2 kilometers) east of a town called Ripley. Ripley is a larger community in Jackson County.
History of Louther's Post Office
Long ago, Louther had its own post office. A post office is where people send and receive mail. Having a post office was very important for communities in the past. It helped people stay connected.
The Post Office Today
Today, the post office in Louther is closed. This means residents now use post offices in nearby towns for their mail services. Many small communities have seen their local post offices close over time.
