Nemours, West Virginia

Nemours is an unincorporated community in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States. Nemours is located along West Virginia Route 102 2 miles (3.2 km) east of Pocahontas, Virginia. Nemours has a post office with ZIP code 24738.[2]

Nemours, West Virginia
Nemours, West Virginia
Location within the state of West Virginia
Nemours, West Virginia
Nemours, West Virginia (the United States)
Coordinates: 37°28′15″N 81°11′38″W
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyMercer
Elevation
2,342 ft (714 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
24738
Area code(s)304 & 681
GNIS feature ID1555199[1]

Nemours was named after the primary employer in the town, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, which had established a black powder mine in the town.

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