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Poe, West Virginia
Poe, West Virginia is located in West Virginia
Poe, West Virginia
Poe, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Poe, West Virginia is located in the United States
Poe, West Virginia
Poe, West Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Nicholas
Elevation
1,375 ft (419 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s) 304 & 681
GNIS feature ID 1545085

Poe is a small place in West Virginia, United States. It's not a city or a town with its own local government. Instead, it's an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that are part of a larger county, Nicholas County. It doesn't have its own mayor or city council.

About Poe, West Virginia

Poe is a quiet community located in the beautiful state of West Virginia. It's a place where people live, but it doesn't have the same official boundaries or government as a city or town.

Where is Poe?

Poe is found in Nicholas County. This county is in the central part of West Virginia. The community is located along West Virginia Route 129. This road helps people travel through the area. If you were driving from Summersville, a nearby town, Poe would be about 7 miles (11 kilometers) to the southwest.

How Poe Got Its Name

This community was named after a very famous American writer. His name was Edgar Allan Poe. He was known for his mysterious and sometimes spooky stories and poems. It's interesting how places can be named after important people from history!

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