Ramsey, West Virginia
Ramsey is an unincorporated community in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. Ramsey is 4.5 miles (7.2 km) northeast of Ansted.
Ramsey, West Virginia | |
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  Ramsey  Ramsey | |
| Coordinates: 38°10′11″N 81°01′50″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Fayette |
| Elevation | 1,526 ft (465 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1555439[1] |
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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