Woodyard, West Virginia Explained

Woodyard
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:West Virginia#USA
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of West Virginia
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:West Virginia
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Roane
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2000
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation Ft:725
Coordinates:38.6683°N -81.4803°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Blank Name:GNIS ID
Blank Info:1741042

Woodyard was an unincorporated community in Roane County, West Virginia. Its post office is closed.

The community was named after William Woodyard, a state legislator.[1]

Notes and References

  1. 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. 691.