Vanderlip, West Virginia facts for kids
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Vanderlip, West Virginia
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 Vanderlip, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Vanderlip, 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 | 1718730 |
Vanderlip is a small, unincorporated community located in Hampshire County, West Virginia. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. It's a quiet place found in the eastern part of the state.
Discovering Vanderlip
Vanderlip is situated in a scenic area of West Virginia. You can find it west of a larger town called Romney. It's right along a major road known as the Northwestern Turnpike, which is also U.S. Route 50. This road is important for travel through the region.
Location and Transportation
The community is also located near the South Branch Valley Railroad. This railroad helps connect the area. The main part of Vanderlip is centered between two local roads: Vanderlip Drive and Ozark Hill Road. These roads help people get around the community.
How Vanderlip Got Its Name
For a time, this community was known as West Romney Station. However, its post office used the name Vanderlip. This name came from a person who worked as an executive for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The community was specifically named after Frank A. Vanderlip, who was a railroad banker.
