Walgrove, West Virginia facts for kids

Walgrove is a small, unincorporated community located in Kanawha County, West Virginia, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's usually managed by the county government.

The Story of Walgrove

Walgrove got its name from nature! The area was once home to many walnut trees. A "grove" is a small group of trees. So, "Walgrove" literally means "walnut grove."

A post office was opened in Walgrove in 1917. Post offices are important places where people send and receive mail. This post office served the community for about 20 years, closing its doors in 1937.