Meadowbrook, Harrison County, West Virginia facts for kids
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Meadowbrook, Harrison County,
West Virginia |
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 Meadowbrook, Harrison County, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Meadowbrook, Harrison County, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Harrison |
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
26404
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| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1555097 |
Meadowbrook is a small place in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that aren't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
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Where is Meadowbrook?
Meadowbrook is located in the beautiful state of West Virginia. You can find it in Harrison County. This county is in the northern part of West Virginia.
Getting There: Roads and Routes
Meadowbrook sits right on two important roads. These are U.S. Route 19 and West Virginia Route 20. U.S. Routes are major roads that connect different states. State Routes are important roads within one state.
The community is about 2 miles (or 3.2 kilometers) southeast of another place called Lumberport. So, if you're in Lumberport, Meadowbrook is just a short drive away!
What is a Post Office?
Even though Meadowbrook doesn't have its own city government, it does have a post office. A post office is a place where you can send and receive mail. It's a very important part of any community.
Understanding ZIP Codes
Every post office and area it serves has a special number called a ZIP code. For Meadowbrook, the ZIP code is 26404. ZIP codes help the postal service sort mail quickly. They make sure your letters and packages go to the right place.
