Wappocomo, West Virginia facts for kids
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Wappocomo, West Virginia
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Hanging Rocks viewed from the South Branch Potomac River
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 Wappocomo, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Wappocomo, 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 | 1549977 |
Wappocomo is a small, quiet place in Hampshire County, West Virginia. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. You can find Wappocomo south of Springfield, right along West Virginia Route 28. It's famous for being near a cool spot called Hanging Rocks, which is next to the South Branch Potomac River.
People have called Wappocomo by other names over time, like The Rocks, Wapocoma, and Wapocomo.
What's in a Name?
The name Wappocomo comes from the Native American people who lived in this area long ago. In their language, "Wappocomo" means "South Branch Potomac River." This shows how important the river was to the early inhabitants.
A Popular Campsite
Wappocomo has become a favorite spot for camping, especially in the summer. Many people, both from nearby and from other states, come to enjoy the South Branch Potomac River. It's a great place for outdoor fun.
- It's important not to confuse Wappocomo with the Wapocoma Campgrounds. Those campgrounds are about five miles south of Romney on South Branch River Road (West Virginia Secondary Route 8).
Historic Places
- The Rocks, a farmhouse built in the 1800s. It's made of white clapboard, which is a type of wooden siding.
