Wewanta, West Virginia facts for kids
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Wewanta, West Virginia
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 Wewanta, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Wewanta, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Lincoln |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 1741691 |
Wewanta was a small place in Lincoln County, West Virginia, in the United States. It was an unincorporated community. This means it didn't have its own official town government like a city or a town.
History of Wewanta
The name "Wewanta" is quite unique and interesting! It actually came from a funny story. People living in the area really wanted a post office nearby. They needed a place to send and receive mail easily.
So, they sent a request or a "petition" to get one. The name "Wewanta" came from their simple request: "We want a post office!"
The Wewanta post office first opened its doors in 1903. It served the local residents for many years. However, it eventually closed down in 1947.
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