Newton, West Virginia facts for kids
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Newton, West Virginia
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 Newton, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Roane |
| Elevation | 718 ft (219 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25266
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| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1544162 |
Newton is a small, unincorporated community located in Roane County, West Virginia, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
Where is Newton Located?
Newton is found along West Virginia Route 36. It is about 11.5 miles (or 18.5 kilometers) northeast of a town called Clendenin. The community also has its own post office with the ZIP code 25266.
How Newton Got Its Name
The community of Newton was named after a person! It was named after Isaac Newton Ross. He was the child of one of the very first postmasters in the area.
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