Oilville, West Virginia | |
|---|---|
  Oilville  Oilville | |
| Coordinates: 37°43′40″N82°2′13″W / 37.72778°N 82.03694°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Logan |
| Elevation | 1,063 ft (324 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS ID | 1742588 [1] |
Oilville is an unincorporated community in Logan County, West Virginia, United States.
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Oilville is an unincorporated community in Goochland County, Virginia, United States. Oilville is located on U.S. Route 250 22 miles (35 km) west-northwest of Richmond. Oilville has a post office with ZIP code 23129.
Oilville may refer to:
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