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Medley, West Virginia
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 Medley, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Medley, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Grant |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1543107 |
Medley is a small place in West Virginia, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it is a group of homes and people living together. However, it does not have its own local government like a city or town would.
Where is Medley?
Medley is located in Grant County. This county is in the eastern part of West Virginia. The community sits right next to a stream called Patterson Creek.
How Medley Got Its Name
The community of Medley was most likely named after a local family. This family, whose last name was Medley, lived in the area. It was common for places to be named after important families who settled there.
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