Moatsville is an unincorporated community in Barbour County, West Virginia, United States. Moatsville is 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Philippi. Moatsville has a post office with ZIP code 26405.[2]
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![]() ![]() Moatsville, West Virginia ![]() ![]() Moatsville, West Virginia | |
Coordinates: 39°12′37″N 79°55′59″W | |
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Elevation | 376 m (1,234 ft) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 26405 |
Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
GNIS feature ID | 1543473[1] |
The community most likely was named after the local Moats family.[3]
Moatsville runs along the Tygart River. Most well known for Moats Falls, Moatsville is a nice hang out spot for locals and nearby college students at Alderson Broaddus University. You can find many people enjoying the sun along the river on a summer day. Also along the Arden grate which runs through Moatsville, there are many woods and public hunting grounds for outdoor activities.
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County seat: Philippi | ||
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