Mount Lookout, West Virginia facts for kids
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Mt. Lookout, West Virginia
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 Mt. Lookout, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Mt. Lookout, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Nicholas |
| Elevation | 1,965 ft (599 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
26678
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54067 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1554804 |
| Other names | Flatlands McClung Settlement New Milton |
Mt. Lookout is a small community in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. It is not a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it is an "unincorporated community." This means it is a group of homes and businesses without a formal local government. Mt. Lookout is located about 10 miles (16 km) south of Summersville.
About Mt. Lookout
Mt. Lookout is located at 38°10′00″N 80°54′42″W / 38.16667°N 80.91167°W. It sits 1,965 feet (599 meters) above sea level. The community's name, "Mount Lookout," describes its high location. It's like you can "look out" from a high place.
Mail and Services
Mt. Lookout has its own post office. The ZIP Code for the area is 26678. You can get mail delivered to a Post Office Box or through highway contract street delivery. As of 2016, there was one mail delivery route serving the community.
Community Life
Mt. Lookout has one elementary school, Mt. Lookout Elementary. It also has a Head Start program for young children.
For many years, there was a small general store called Kountry Mart. It sold things like drinks, bread, and snacks. Before that, a store named the Poke ‘N Tote served the area. Around 2016, the Kountry Mart building was changed into apartments. A new Family Dollar store was built across the street.
The community is protected by the Wilderness Volunteer Fire Department. There is one Baptist church, called Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church. There is also a Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. You can find a few vehicle mechanics in the community too.
Location and Surroundings
Mt. Lookout is divided in half by a major road called US Route 19. The school, fire department, and the Kingdom Hall are on the eastern side of this highway. The Baptist church, Post Office, and Family Dollar are on the western side.
The southern part of the community is next to the Meadow River. The Summersville Lake recreational area is just north of Mt. Lookout. This area is great for outdoor activities.
