Vaughan, West Virginia facts for kids

Vaughan is a small place in West Virginia, a state in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or city council. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Nicholas County.

History of Vaughan

Vaughan became an official community in 1893 when it got its own post office. A post office is a place where people can send and receive letters and packages. Having a post office was very important for communities back then because it helped people stay connected and do business.

The post office in Vaughan stayed open for many years, until 1958. The community was named after a local person named Arthur L. Vaughan. He was a merchant, which means he owned a business that sold goods. Arthur L. Vaughan played a big part in helping the community get its post office.