Muses Bottom, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Muses Bottom, West Virginia
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 Muses Bottom, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Muses Bottom, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Jackson |
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1544019 |
Muses Bottom is a small, quiet place in Jackson County, West Virginia, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
Discovering Muses Bottom
Muses Bottom is located right next to the Ohio River. This is a very important river in the eastern United States. The community also sits along West Virginia Route 68. This road helps people travel through the area.
Location Details
Muses Bottom is about 6.5 miles (which is about 10.5 kilometers) north of a town called Ravenswood. This makes it easy to find on a map of West Virginia.
How Muses Bottom Got Its Name
Many places get their names from the people who first settled there. Muses Bottom is a good example of this. The community was most likely named after a local family. This family's name was Muse, or sometimes spelled Le Mus.
A Bit of History
Long ago, Muses Bottom even had its own post office. A post office is where people send and receive mail. However, that post office is now closed. This is common for many small communities as times change.
