Pedlar, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pedlar
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 Pedlar
Location in West Virginia
Pedlar
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  West Virginia |
| County |  Monongalia |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS ID | 1544685 |
Pedlar is a small, unincorporated community located in Monongalia County, West Virginia, in the United States. An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it does not have its own local government like a city or town.
About Pedlar
Pedlar is found in the beautiful state of West Virginia. It is part of Monongalia County, which is in the northern part of the state. The community is named after a nearby stream called Pedlar Run.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Pedlar is a group of homes or buildings that are not officially part of a city or town. This means they don't have their own mayor or city council. Instead, they are usually governed by the county they are in. People living in these areas still get services like roads and police from the county government.
Pedlar's Post Office
At one time, Pedlar had its own post office. This was a place where people could send and receive mail. However, the post office in Pedlar has since closed down. Residents now use other nearby post offices for their mail needs.
