Wilsie, West Virginia facts for kids
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Wilsie, West Virginia
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Country | United States |
State | West Virginia |
County | Braxton |
Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
GNIS feature ID | 1555996 |
Wilsie is a small place in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that are not officially part of a city or town. Instead, it is governed by the county.
Wilsie is located along County Route 9. It is about 6.1 miles (or 9.8 kilometers) west of a town called Gassaway.
History of Wilsie
Wilsie once had its own post office. A post office is where people send and receive mail. This post office served the community for many years. However, it closed its doors on July 23, 2005.
Where is Wilsie?
Wilsie is in the central part of West Virginia. West Virginia is a state in the United States. It is known for its mountains and beautiful natural areas. Braxton County, where Wilsie is found, is in the middle of the state.