Devon, West Virginia | |
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  Devon, West Virginia  Devon, West Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 37°32′14″N82°03′45″W / 37.53722°N 82.06250°W Coordinates: 37°32′14″N82°03′45″W / 37.53722°N 82.06250°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mingo |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1549654 [1] |
Devon is an unincorporated community in Mingo County, West Virginia, United States.
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