Cranesville, West Virginia
Unincorporated community in West Virginia, United States
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Cranesville is an unincorporated community in Preston County, West Virginia, United States. Cranesville is located along County Route 47, 7.9 miles (12.7 km) north-northeast of Terra Alta.[2]
Cranesville, West Virginia | |
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  Cranesville, West Virginia Location within West Virginia  Cranesville, West Virginia Location within the United States | |
| Coordinates: 39°33′11″N 79°29′41″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Preston |
| Elevation | 2,608 ft (795 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area codes | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1537805[1] |
History
The first permanent settlement at Cranesville was made in the 1850s.[3] The community was named for John Crane, proprietor.[4]
The Reckart Mill, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located near Cranesville.[5]
