Stumptown, West Virginia facts for kids
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Stumptown, West Virginia
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 Stumptown, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Stumptown, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Gilmer |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
25280
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| FIPS code | 1555732 |
Stumptown is a small, unincorporated community located in Gilmer County, West Virginia, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
This community is found where two parts of Steer Creek meet. This meeting point of two rivers or streams is called a confluence. Stumptown sits at an elevation of 725 feet (221 meters) above sea level.
The name "Stumptown" comes from an early settler named Michael Stump III. He was a pioneer, which means he was one of the first people to settle in this area.
A post office served the Stumptown community for many years. It first opened on May 29, 1883. However, it later closed its doors on February 1, 1997.
