Rimel, West Virginia facts for kids
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Rimel, West Virginia
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 Rimel, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Rimel, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Pocahontas |
| Elevation | 2,454 ft (748 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1552668 |
Rimel is a small, quiet community located in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county. Rimel is nestled among the beautiful landscapes of West Virginia, about 10.5 miles (16.9 km) southeast of the town of Marlinton.
Discover Rimel, West Virginia
Rimel is a small place in the state of West Virginia. It is found in Pocahontas County. The community is located right on West Virginia Route 92. This road helps people travel to and from Rimel.
The Story of Rimel
The area where Rimel is today was first settled a long time ago. In 1833, a man named Alexander W. Rider and his wife, Isabella Sharp Rider, moved there. Records show that Alexander and his brother bought land in the area.
Later, after Alexander Rider passed away in 1892, his home was bought by Mr. Ruben D. Rimel. Mr. Rimel changed the old cabin into what became known as the Rimel Post Office. The community was named "Rimel" after Ruben D. Rimel, who was one of the first postmasters there.
