Robson, West Virginia facts for kids
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Robson, West Virginia
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 Robson, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Robson, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Fayette |
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25173
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-54019 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1555495 |
Robson is a small place in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Most of Robson is located along the banks of a stream called Loup Creek.
About Robson
Robson is a quiet community in the beautiful state of West Virginia. It's a place where people live without a formal city government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
Where is Robson located?
You can find Robson by following State Highway 61. It's about 8 miles (13 km) away from a town called Montgomery. Another town, Oak Hill, is about 15 miles (24 km) from Robson.
The Post Office in Robson also helps deliver mail to two even smaller communities nearby. These are Beards Fork and Mulberry.
How Robson got its name
The community of Robson was named after an early settler. His name was James Robson. Many places get their names from important people who lived there a long time ago.
