McComas, West Virginia facts for kids
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McComas, West Virginia
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 McComas, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
McComas, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mercer |
| Elevation | 2,349 ft (716 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1542947 |
McComas is a small place in Mercer County, West Virginia, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county. McComas is located about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) southwest of a place called Matoaka.
Long ago, McComas was also known by a different name: Mora.
About McComas
McComas is found in the beautiful state of West Virginia. It's nestled in Mercer County. Being an unincorporated community means that residents get services like roads and police from the county government. This is different from a city or town that has its own mayor and council.
A Famous Person from McComas
Even small communities can be home to famous people!
- Mike Hodge (1947–2017) was an actor. You might know him from the TV show Law & Order. He was also the former President of the SAG-AFTRA New York local, which is a big union for actors and performers. Mike Hodge was born right here in McComas.
