Mount Olive, Fayette County, West Virginia facts for kids
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Mount Olive, West Virginia
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 Mount Olive, Fayette County, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Mount Olive, Fayette County, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Fayette |
| Elevation | 1,594 ft (486 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25185
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| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1555174 |
Mount Olive is a small, unincorporated community located in Fayette County, West Virginia, in the United States. Being "unincorporated" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county.
Mount Olive is about 5.5 miles (or 8.8 kilometers) north-northwest of another place called Gauley Bridge.
What is Mount Olive Known For?
Mount Olive itself doesn't have its own ZIP code, which is a special number used for mail delivery. However, a very important facility is located nearby: the Mount Olive Correctional Complex.
The Mount Olive Correctional Complex
The Mount Olive Correctional Complex is a large state facility. It's a place where adults who have committed serious crimes are kept. Because this complex is so big and important, it has its own post office and a special ZIP code, which is 25185. This means that even though Mount Olive is a small community, it's connected to this major state facility.
