Spring Dale, West Virginia facts for kids
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Spring Dale, West Virginia
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 Spring Dale, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Spring Dale, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Fayette |
| Elevation | 2,746 ft (837 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25986
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| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1547188 |
Spring Dale is a small place located in Fayette County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is managed by the larger county.
Spring Dale is found along West Virginia Route 20. It is about 3 miles (5 kilometers) northeast of a place called Meadow Bridge. The community has its own post office and uses the ZIP code 25986.
Why the Name Spring Dale?
The people who first settled in this area gave it the name Spring Dale. They chose this name because there were many natural springs located near where the community was first built. These springs provided fresh water, which was very important for the early settlers.
