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West Columbia, West Virginia
West Columbia, West Virginia is located in West Virginia
West Columbia, West Virginia
West Columbia, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
West Columbia, West Virginia is located in the United States
West Columbia, West Virginia
West Columbia, West Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Mason
Elevation
571 ft (174 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
25287
Area code(s) 304 & 681
GNIS feature ID 1555941

West Columbia is a small community in Mason County, West Virginia. It is an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government.

West Columbia is located right on the Ohio River. It is also found along West Virginia Route 62. The community is about 3 miles (4.8 km) southwest of a town called Mason. West Columbia has its own post office with the ZIP code 25287.

The name "West Columbia" likely comes from Columbia. Columbia is a female figure who represents the United States of America.

What Is West Columbia Like?

West Columbia is a quiet place by the river. It is part of the larger Mason County area. People living here use the services provided by the county.

Important Places Nearby

The West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation operates a state facility close to West Columbia. This facility is called the Lakin Correctional Center. It is located in Lakin.

Who Was Georgiana Goddard King?

Georgiana Goddard King was a notable person from West Columbia. She was born in 1871 and passed away in 1939.

What Did She Study?

Georgiana Goddard King was known as a Hispanist. This means she was an expert in the language, literature, and culture of Spain. She was also a medievalist. This means she studied the history and culture of the Middle Ages.

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