Manila, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Manila
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 Manila
Location in West Virginia
Manila
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Boone |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1555036 |
Manila is a small, quiet community located in Boone County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
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How Manila Got Its Name
This small community was named around the year 1900. It got its name during a time when the United States was involved in the Spanish–American War. Many places in America were named after important events or places from this war.
Manila was specifically named to remember a big naval victory for the United States. This victory happened in 1898 during the Battle of Manila Bay. This battle took place in the Philippines, which was a Spanish colony at the time. The American navy won a very important battle there.
The name "Manila" comes from the capital city of the Philippines. Just like other American places named after the Philippine capital, this community in West Virginia shares that special name. It's a way to remember a moment in history.
A Bit of Local History
Manila once had its own post office. This post office helped people send and receive mail in the community. However, it was officially closed down on February 28, 1969. After that date, residents had to use nearby post offices for their mail needs.
