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Medley, West Virginia
Medley, West Virginia is located in West Virginia
Medley, West Virginia
Medley, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Medley, West Virginia is located in the United States
Medley, West Virginia
Medley, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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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