North Ravenswood, West Virginia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids North Ravenswood
Neighborhood
North Ravenswood Location in West Virginia
Country	United States
State	West Virginia
County	Jackson
Elevation	614 ft (187 m)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS ID	1560016

North Ravenswood is a small area, often called a neighborhood, located in the state of West Virginia, United States. It's actually part of the larger town of Ravenswood. You can find it within Jackson County.

Discovering North Ravenswood

North Ravenswood is known as a neighborhood. This means it's a specific part of a larger community. It's not a separate town or city on its own.

Where is North Ravenswood?

This neighborhood is located in the western part of West Virginia. It sits along the Ohio River, which forms the border between West Virginia and Ohio. Being part of Ravenswood means it shares many services and features with the main town.

A Glimpse into History

North Ravenswood has an interesting past. It used to be called Elford. For a time, Elford was considered an unincorporated community. This means it didn't have its own local government like a city or town.

During its time as Elford, the community even had its own post office. A post office is a place where people can send and receive mail. Having a post office was important for a community. It showed that it was a recognized place where people lived and worked. Over time, Elford became known as North Ravenswood. It then became a neighborhood within the larger town of Ravenswood.