Ramsey, West Virginia Explained

Official Name:Ramsey, West Virginia
Pushpin Map:West Virginia#USA
Pushpin Label:Ramsey
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:West Virginia
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Fayette
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation Ft:1526
Coordinates:38.1697°N -81.0306°W
Area Code:304 & 681
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1555439[1]

Ramsey is an unincorporated community in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. Ramsey is 4.5miles northeast of Ansted.

The community was named after W. H. Ramsey, who was instrumental in securing a post office for the town.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  2. Book: Kenny, Hamill. West Virginia Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, Including the Nomenclature of the Streams and Mountains. 1945. The Place Name Press. Piedmont, WV. 519.