Wyoming City, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wyoming City
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 Wyoming City
Location in West Virginia
Wyoming City
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | McDowell |
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1556035 |
Wyoming City is a small place in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States. It is not an official city with its own government. Instead, it is called an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that are not part of a larger town or city.
Wyoming City is also known by a few other names. Some people call it Mohawk, Vedra, or simply Wyoming.
About Wyoming City
Wyoming City is located in the beautiful state of West Virginia. It is about 7 miles (11 kilometers) west-northwest of another community called Iaeger.
Location and Transport
This community is found along the Tug Fork river. Rivers were very important for travel and trade in the past. Wyoming City is also connected to the Norfolk Southern Railway network. This railway was once part of the famous Norfolk and Western railway system. Railways are important for moving goods and people across the country.
