Neals Run, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Neals Run, West Virginia
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Bethel United Methodist Church
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 Neals Run, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Neals Run, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Hampshire |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1555193 |
Neals Run is a small, quiet community in Hampshire County, West Virginia. It is an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Neals Run is located south of Little Cacapon. It sits where the Little Cacapon River and Neals Run stream meet, on Spring Gap-Neals Run Road. The community gets its name from the nearby stream.
The Story Behind the Name
Neals Run was once known by a different name: Cacapehon. This older name was used until April 15, 1925. On that date, the local post office changed its name to Neals Run.
Why the Name Changed
The name "Cacapehon" is an old way of spelling "Cacapon." The community was called this because it was very close to the Little Cacapon River. Today, people who live there call it Neals Run. However, if you look at many topographic maps or road maps, you might still see the name Cacapehon.
Places to See
Even though Neals Run is a small community, it has some interesting historic spots.
- Bethel United Methodist Church & Cemetery: This church and its cemetery are located on Baptist Church Road (also known as West Virginia Secondary Route 2/5). It's a significant local landmark.
- Old Neals Run Post Office: You can find the old post office building on Spring Gap-Neals Run Road (West Virginia Secondary Route 2). This building reminds us of the community's past.
