St. Clara, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
St. Clara, West Virginia
|
|
|---|---|
 St. Clara, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
St. Clara, West Virginia
Location in the United States
|
|
| Country |  United States |
| State |  West Virginia |
| County |  Doddridge |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1555554 |
St. Clara is a small place in the middle of Doddridge County, West Virginia, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.
Discover St. Clara
St. Clara sits at an elevation of 850 feet (254 m). This number tells you how high the community is above sea level. Imagine standing on a giant measuring stick; St. Clara would be 850 feet up!
How St. Clara Got Its Name
Have you ever wondered how places get their names? St. Clara was named by an early postmaster. He decided to name the community after his wife, Clara DisDebar. It's a sweet way to remember someone special!
A Historic Farm in St. Clara
St. Clara is home to a very special place called the Gamsjager-Wysong Farm. This farm is so important that it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. Being on this list means the farm has a lot of history and is worth protecting for future generations. It's like a national treasure!
