Shiloh, Hampshire County, West Virginia facts for kids
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Shiloh, Hampshire County,
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 Shiloh, Hampshire County,
West Virginia Location in West Virginia
Shiloh, Hampshire County,
West Virginia Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Hampshire |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1718715 |
Shiloh is a small place in Hampshire County, West Virginia, USA. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
About Shiloh
Shiloh is located on Gore Road, which is also known as West Virginia Secondary Route 23/11. It's very close to the border with the state of Virginia.
Shiloh's Past
Long ago, Shiloh was an important stop on the old Winchester and Western Railroad. Trains would pass through here, connecting different places.
How Shiloh Got Its Name
The community of Shiloh was named after a very old and important place mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. This Biblical site, also called Shiloh, was famous for holding the Ark of the Covenant. The Ark was a special chest that was very important to ancient people.
