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Missouri Branch, West Virginia
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 Missouri Branch, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Missouri Branch, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Wayne |
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1555139 |
Missouri Branch is a small, quiet place in Wayne County, West Virginia, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a settlement that is not part of an official city or town.
Discovering Missouri Branch
Missouri Branch is located in the beautiful state of West Virginia. It sits about 13 kilometers (or 8 miles) southeast of a town called Fort Gay. The community is found right along West Virginia Route 152. This road helps connect Missouri Branch to other nearby places.
How Missouri Branch Got Its Name
Have you ever wondered how places get their names? Missouri Branch got its name from a nearby stream. This stream is called Missouri Branch Creek. It is common for communities to be named after local natural features like rivers or creeks.
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