Ramsey, West Virginia
Ramsey, West Virginia | |
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Ramsey Ramsey | |
| Coordinates: 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 | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area codes | 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
- ^ "Ramsey". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
- ^ 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.