Williamsburg, West Virginia facts for kids
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Williamsburg, West Virginia
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 Williamsburg, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Williamsburg, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Greenbrier |
| Elevation | 2,192 ft (668 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24991
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| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1549184 |
Williamsburg is a small, quiet place in West Virginia, United States. It's not a big city or a town with its own local government. Instead, it's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that are part of a larger county, Greenbrier County, but don't have their own separate town hall or mayor.
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About Williamsburg
Williamsburg is a small community located in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It is about 10 miles (16 kilometers) west of another place called Falling Spring.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a group of homes and businesses that are not officially part of a city or town. They are still part of a larger county. This means they get their services, like roads and police, from the county government.
How Williamsburg Got Its Name
The community of Williamsburg was named after a person! It got its name from Albert Williams, who was an early settler and important person in the area.
Post Office and ZIP Code
Even though it's a small community, Williamsburg has its own post office. This post office helps people send and receive mail. The special code for mail in Williamsburg is ZIP code 24991.
