Wharncliffe, West Virginia facts for kids
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Wharncliffe, West Virginia
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Wharncliffe post office
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 Wharncliffe, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Wharncliffe, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mingo |
| Elevation | 850 ft (260 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25651
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| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1548976 |
Wharncliffe is a small, unincorporated community located in Mingo County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is about 7 miles (11 km) southwest of a town called Gilbert. This community has its own post office with the ZIP code 25651.
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Discover Wharncliffe, West Virginia
Wharncliffe is a unique place with an interesting past. It's known for its connection to a famous historical family and its role in the railway system.
What's in a Name?
The exact reason for Wharncliffe's name is a bit of a mystery. However, it shares its name with a village in England called Wharncliffe Crags. This English village is near Sheffield and is linked to a noble family known as the Earls of Wharncliffe.
A Place in History
Wharncliffe was an important spot for the Hatfield family, who were part of the well-known Hatfield–McCoy feud. This feud was a long-standing disagreement between two families in the late 1800s. In 1899, a prominent member of the Hatfield family, William "Devil Anse" Hatfield, was involved in an event here.
Wharncliffe's Railway Connection
This community is also a key point on the Norfolk Southern Railway network. This railway was once known as the Norfolk and Western railway. Wharncliffe is special because it's where the railway connects near the borders of three different states: Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky. This makes it an important hub for trains traveling through the region.
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