Purgitsville, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Purgitsville, West Virginia
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 Purgitsville, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Purgitsville, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Hampshire |
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
26852
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1545324 |
Purgitsville is a small, unincorporated community located in Hampshire County, which is part of the state of West Virginia in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government.
Back in 2000, a special area called a ZCTA that includes Purgitsville had about 813 people living there. Purgitsville is easy to find because it's right on U.S. Highway 220 and West Virginia Route 28. It's also near Huffman Road. There used to be an elementary school here called Mill Creek Elementary, but it closed in 1993 and joined with Romney Elementary.
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A Look Back in Time
How Purgitsville Got Its Name
Purgitsville was named after an early settler in the area, a man named William Purgit. It's common for places to be named after the first people who settled there!
A Civil War Story
During the American Civil War, in 1863, something exciting happened near Purgitsville. A group of Confederate soldiers known as McNeill's Rangers were surprised by a Union army group called the Ringgold Cavalry. This surprise attack is called an "ambush." Even though they were ambushed, McNeill's Rangers managed to escape without anyone getting hurt.
Important Places to See
If you visit Purgitsville, there are a couple of historic spots that are worth checking out:
- Marvin Chapel
- Old Pine Church (built in 1838)
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Old Pine Church, found off Old Pine Church Road (County Route 220/15).
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The cemetery at Old Pine Church, also off Old Pine Church Road (County Route 220/15).
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Marvin Chapel, located along U.S. Route 220.
