Ramsey, West Virginia
| Ramsey, West Virginia | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Ramsey  Ramsey | |
| Coordinates: 38°10′11″N 81°01′50″W / 38.16972°N 81.03056°WCoordinates: 38°10′11″N 81°01′50″W / 38.16972°N 81.03056°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Fayette |
| Elevation | 1,526 ft (465 m) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1555439[1] |
Ramsey is an unincorporated community in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. Ramsey is 4.5 miles (7.2 km) northeast of Ansted.
The community was named after W. H. Ramsey, who was instrumental in securing a post office for the town.[2]
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ Kenny, Hamill (1945). West Virginia Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, Including the Nomenclature of the Streams and Mountains. Piedmont, WV: The Place Name Press. p. 519.
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