Pursley, West Virginia facts for kids
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Pursley
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 Pursley
Location in West Virginia
Pursley
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Tyler |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS ID | 1552569 |
Pursley is a small, unincorporated community located in Tyler County, West Virginia, in the United States. An unincorporated community is a group of homes and people that does not have its own local government, like a city or town. The post office that once served Pursley is now closed.
What's in a Name?
The name "Pursley" most likely comes from the surname "Parsley." Many places in the United States were named after the families who first settled there or were important in the area's history.
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