Simpson, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Simpson
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Location in West Virginia
Simpson
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Taylor |
| Elevation | 1,066 ft (325 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
26435
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| GNIS feature ID | 1546810 |
Simpson is a small place in Taylor County, West Virginia, United States. It is called an "unincorporated community." This means it is a group of homes and businesses that is not officially a town or city with its own local government.
Simpson is known as the home of Randal McCloy. He was the only person to survive a mining accident in 2006. This event happened at the Sago Mine in Upshur County, West Virginia.
About Simpson
Simpson is located in West Virginia. It is found east of a place called Flemington. The community sits along the Right Fork Simpson Creek. You can find it by following County Route 13.
Location and Features
Simpson is close to Tygart Lake State Park. This park is a popular spot for outdoor activities. The community also has its own post office. This post office first opened in 1885 and is still working today.
How Simpson Got Its Name
The community of Simpson gets its name from a nearby waterway. This waterway is called Simpson Creek. Many towns and communities are named after natural features like rivers or creeks.
