Stephenson, West Virginia facts for kids
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Stephenson
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Looking north on Route 16 in Stephenson
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 Stephenson
Location in West Virginia
Stephenson
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Wyoming |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
25928
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| GNIS feature ID | 1555708 |
Stephenson is a small place in West Virginia, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community," which means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger Wyoming County.
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About Stephenson
Stephenson is located in Wyoming County, a part of the state of West Virginia. It's a quiet community where people live and work.
Where is Stephenson Located?
This community is found in the southern part of West Virginia. It's nestled within the beautiful Appalachian Mountains. The coordinates for Stephenson are 37°34′49″N 81°19′35″W.
How Stephenson Got Its Name
Stephenson was named after a person involved in mining. His name was W. G. Stephenson. This shows the area's history with the mining industry.
A Bit of History
Before 1935, a part of what is now Stephenson was known by a different name: Devils Fork. The name changed to Stephenson to honor W. G. Stephenson.
Postal Services in Stephenson
Even though it's a small community, Stephenson has its own post office. This post office helps people send and receive mail. The special code for mail in Stephenson is ZIP code 25928.
