Ranger, West Virginia facts for kids
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Ranger, West Virginia
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 Ranger, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Ranger, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Lincoln |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
25557
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Ranger is a small, unincorporated community located in the western part of Lincoln County, West Virginia. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
This community is found along West Virginia Route 10. It's southwest of Hamlin, which is the main town and the "county seat" of Lincoln County. A county seat is like the capital city for a county, where the main government offices are.
About Ranger
Ranger sits at an elevation of 614 feet (187 meters) above sea level. This means it's quite a bit higher than the ocean!
Postal Services
The community has its own post office. It uses the ZIP code 25557 for all its mail.
Local Services
Ranger is served by the Guyan River VFD. VFD stands for Volunteer Fire Department. These brave volunteers help keep the community safe from fires and respond to emergencies.
How Ranger Got Its Name
The name "Ranger" comes from a nearby stream called Ranger Branch creek. It's common for places to be named after local natural features like rivers or creeks.
