Sardis, West Virginia facts for kids
Sardis is a small place located in Harrison County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Sardis is found close to a stream called Katys Lick Creek.
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A Look at Sardis's Past
How Sardis Got Its Name
The name "Sardis" likely comes from a very old city called Sardis that was in ancient times. This ancient city is now located in the country of Turkey.
Early Days and the Post Office
A post office was opened in Sardis in the year 1852. A post office is a place where people can send and receive letters and packages. This was very important before phones and the internet made communication so easy! The Sardis post office stayed open for many years, finally closing in 1908.
Sardis and the State Government
In 1872, the small community of Sardis became important enough to give its name to the area around it. This area is called a "county district." This happened because of a new set of rules for the state, called the state constitution.
