Maitland, West Virginia facts for kids
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Maitland
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 Maitland
Location in West Virginia
Maitland
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | McDowell |
| Elevation | 1,329 ft (405 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1555027 |
Maitland is a small, unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States. It is not an official town with its own government. You can find Maitland along U.S. Route 52. It is about 2 miles (3.2 km) east of a larger town called Welch.
History of Maitland
Maitland got its name from an official who worked at a local mine. The exact reason why this name was chosen is not known today. Like many communities in this area, Maitland likely grew because of the coal mining industry.
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