Vance, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Vance, West Virginia
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 Vance, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Vance, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Hampshire |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1549969 |
Vance is a small, quiet community located in Hampshire County, which is part of the state of West Virginia in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
Vance is special because it's right next to the South Branch Potomac River. This river is a big part of the area's natural beauty. Most of the people who live in Vance can be found along West Virginia Route 28, which is a main road that goes through the community. Also, a stream called Buffalo Creek flows into the South Branch Potomac River right here in Vance.
Exploring Vance
Vance might be a small community, but it has a connection to history.
Fort Forman Site
One important spot in Vance is the Fort Forman site. This historic place is located along State Route 28. A historic site is a location where something important happened in the past, or where old buildings or remains tell us about history. The Fort Forman site is a reminder of the area's past, though details about what happened there are not widely known.
