Proctor, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Location in West Virginia
Proctor
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  West Virginia |
| County |  Marshall |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
26055
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Proctor is a small community located in West Virginia, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger Wetzel County.
Proctor is also sometimes called Austinville or Proctors. It sits right along the Ohio River and West Virginia Route 2. This community is north of New Martinsville, which is the main town and county seat of Wetzel County.
Discovering Proctor
Proctor is a quiet place with a unique history. Its location by the Ohio River has been important for travel and trade for a long time. The community is about 630 feet (192 meters) above sea level.
Why the Name "Proctor"?
The community of Proctor got its name from an early settler. This person, whose last name was Proctor, was a pioneer in the area. Many places are named after the first people who settled there.
For a while, the community had a few different names, like Austinville. To make things clear, the United States Board on Geographic Names officially decided in 1980 that the name would be "Proctor." This helps everyone know exactly where they are talking about.
Post Office and Mail
Even though Proctor doesn't have its own city government, it does have a post office. This post office helps send and receive mail for the people living there. The ZIP code for Proctor is 26055.
