Naoma, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Naoma, West Virginia
|
|
|---|---|
 Naoma, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Naoma, West Virginia
Location in the United States
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Raleigh |
| Elevation | 1,191 ft (363 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25140
|
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1555189 |
Naoma is a small, unincorporated community located in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. Being "unincorporated" means it's not an official city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's a collection of homes and businesses that are part of the larger county.
Naoma is found along West Virginia Route 3. It is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km) south-southeast of a place called Whitesville. The community has its own post office and uses the ZIP code 25140.
The Name Naoma
How Naoma Got Its Name
The community of Naoma was named after a person. It was given the name in honor of Naoma Pettry. This is a common way for small places to get their names, often from important people in the area's history.
All content from Kiddle encyclopedia articles (including the article images and facts) can be freely used under Attribution-ShareAlike license, unless stated otherwise. Cite this article:
Naoma, West Virginia Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.