Walker, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Walker, West Virginia
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 Walker, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Walker, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Wood |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
26180
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| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1555907 |
Walker is a small place in West Virginia, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger Wood County.
Exploring Walker
Walker is located in the eastern part of Wood County. You can find it along County Route 7. It's about 4 miles (which is about 6.4 kilometers) east of West Virginia Route 47.
The community is also situated near Walker Creek. This creek is a natural waterway that flows through the area. Another interesting feature nearby is the North Bend Rail Trail. This trail is a popular spot for outdoor activities like biking and walking.
Even though Walker doesn't have its own city government, it does have a post office. The post office helps people send and receive mail, and its ZIP code is 26180.
