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Wewanta, West Virginia
Wewanta, West Virginia is located in West Virginia
Wewanta, West Virginia
Wewanta, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Wewanta, West Virginia is located in the United States
Wewanta, West Virginia
Wewanta, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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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