Brownton, West Virginia

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Brownton, West Virginia
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Brownton, West Virginia
Coordinates: 39°13′12″N80°09′00″W / 39.22000°N 80.15000°W / 39.22000; -80.15000
Country Flag of the United States.svg  United States
State Flag of West Virginia.svg  West Virginia
County Flag of Barbour County, West Virginia.svg Barbour
Elevation
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338 m (1,109 ft)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s) 304 & 681
GNIS feature ID1553996 [1]

Brownton is an unincorporated community and coal town in Barbour County, West Virginia, United States. Brownton is located along County Route 16, 3.35 miles (5.39 km) south-southwest of Flemington. [2] Brownton had a post office, which closed on January 24, 2004. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Brownton, West Virginia
  2. Barbour County, West Virginia General Highway Map (PDF) (Map). West Virginia Department of Transportation. 2011. p. 1. Retrieved March 5, 2012.[ permanent dead link ]
  3. "Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code". United States Postal Service . Retrieved March 5, 2012.