Wyco, West Virginia facts for kids
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Wyco
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 Wyco
Location in West Virginia
Wyco
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Wyoming |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
25943
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| GNIS feature ID | 1556030 |
Wyco is a small place in Wyoming County, West Virginia, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
People have different ideas about how Wyco got its name. Some believe it was named after Wyoming County, where it is located. Others think it was named after the Wyoming Coal Company, which was important in the area's history. You can find Wyco just off West Virginia Route 16. The Wyco Church is also a well-known building in the community.
Notable Person
- Bernie Casey (1939-2017) was a famous person from Wyco. He was an actor who appeared in many movies and TV shows. Before becoming an actor, he was also a professional American football player.
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