Paynesville, West Virginia

Paynesville
Unincorporated community
Paynesville is located in West Virginia
Paynesville
Paynesville
Location within the state of West Virginia
Paynesville is located in the United States
Paynesville
Paynesville
Paynesville (the United States)
Coordinates: 37°19′53″N 81°53′29″W / 37.33139°N 81.89139°W / 37.33139; -81.89139
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyMcDowell
Elevation
2,346 ft (715 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
24873
Area code(s)304 & 681
GNIS feature ID1549869[1]

Paynesville is an unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States. Paynesville is located along West Virginia Route 83 at the Virginia border. Paynesville has a post office with ZIP code 24873.[2]

On May 29, 1961, Paynesville residents Mr. and Mrs. Alderson Muncy were the first people in the United States to receive food stamps under the modern food stamp program. They received $95 for their 15-person household.[3]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Paynesville has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[4]

References

  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ ZIP Code Lookup
  3. ^ "A Short History of SNAP | Food and Nutrition Service". www.fns.usda.gov. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
  4. ^ Climate Summary for Paynesville, West Virginia


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