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Alexander, West Virginia
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 Alexander, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Alexander, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Upshur |
| Elevation | 1,850 ft (560 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area codes | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1549559 |
Alexander is an unincorporated community in Upshur County, West Virginia, United States. Alexander is located on County Route 11 and the Buckhannon River, 14.6 miles (23.5 km) south of Buckhannon. The coal hauling Beech Mountain Railroad (BEEM) also runs through and interchanges with the Appalachian and Ohio Railroad (A&O) in Alexander.
The community was named after John M. Alexander, a businessperson in the local lumber industry.
See also
In Spanish: Alexander (Virginia Occidental) para niños
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