War Eagle, West Virginia facts for kids
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War Eagle
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 War Eagle
Location in West Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mingo |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 1555917 |
War Eagle is a small, quiet place in Mingo County, West Virginia, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's not a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
History of War Eagle
War Eagle got its name from a mining company nearby. A post office was opened in War Eagle in 1902. This was a place where people could send and receive mail. The post office helped connect the community. It stayed open for many years. However, it closed down in 1959.
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