West, West Virginia facts for kids

West is a small place in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and buildings, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, the county government helps manage things for West.

What is West?

West is located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. It is not a city or a town with its own mayor or city council. Instead, it's a community where people live, work, and go to school, but it's managed by the larger county government. This is common for many smaller places across the United States.

A Look Back at West's Past

West had its own post office for many years. This post office opened in 1864. It was an important place where people could send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for a long time, finally closing its doors in 1953.

The exact reason for the name "West" is a bit of a mystery. Some people think it might have been named after a local family who lived in the area, perhaps the "West family."