Moss, West Virginia facts for kids
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Moss, West Virginia
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 Moss, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Moss, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Gilmer |
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1549835 |
Moss was a small, unincorporated community located in Gilmer County, West Virginia, in the United States. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's usually governed by the county. Moss was also known by another name, Murrell.
What Was Moss?
Moss was a quiet place in West Virginia. It didn't have a mayor or a town council. The people who lived there relied on the county for services. Its post office, which helped people send and receive mail, is now closed.
How Did Moss Get Its Name?
The community of Moss got its name from some of the very first families who settled there. Many of these early settlers had the last name Moss. It was common for places to be named after important families or features in the area.
