Perkins, West Virginia facts for kids
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Perkins, West Virginia
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 Perkins, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Perkins, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Gilmer |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1555327 |
Perkins is a small, unincorporated community in Gilmer County, West Virginia, United States. Being "unincorporated" means it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county area.
Where is Perkins?
Perkins is located in the beautiful state of West Virginia. You can find it along County Route 52. It's about 11.4 miles (which is around 18.3 kilometers) south-southwest of a larger town called Glenville.
Perkins' History
For many years, Perkins had its own post office. This was a place where people could send and receive mail. However, the post office in Perkins closed its doors on November 2, 2002.
How Perkins Got Its Name
The community of Perkins was named after a woman named Clen Boggs. Her maiden name (her family name before she was married) was Perkins. She was the wife of one of the very first settlers who came to live in this area.
