Roneys Point, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Roneys Point
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Stone Tavern at Roney's Point, an old building from the early 1800s
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 Roneys Point
Location in West Virginia
Roneys Point
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Ohio |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1560599 |
Roneys Point is a small, unincorporated community in Ohio County, West Virginia. This means it's a recognized place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's located in the state of West Virginia, in the United States.
Discovering Roneys Point
Roneys Point is a quiet spot along a stream called Little Wheeling Creek. It's also found right on the historic National Road, which is also known as U.S. Route 40. This road was one of the first major improved highways in the United States.
Where is Roneys Point?
You can find Roneys Point between two other communities: Point Mills and Valley Camp. It's considered part of the larger Wheeling Metropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's connected to the bigger city of Wheeling and the areas around it.
How Roneys Point Got Its Name
The name "Roneys Point" most likely came from an early settler. A person with the last name Roney probably lived in this area a long time ago. Even though we don't know their first name, the community was named after their family.
