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Brown, West Virginia facts for kids

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For the extinct community in Fayette County once known as Brown, see Nuttallburg, West Virginia.


Brown is an unincorporated community in Harrison County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.

History

A post office called Brown was established in 1894, and remained in operation until 1966. The community derives its name from John Brown, the proprietor of a local mill.


Images for kids

  • Brown WV postmark

    Brown WV postmark with its now retired 26333 ZIP Code

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Brown (Virginia Occidental) para niños

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