Van Camp, Wetzel County, West Virginia
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Van Camp Location within the state of West Virginia Van Camp Van Camp (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 39°35′14″N 80°53′40″W / 39.58722°N 80.89444°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Wetzel |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS ID | 1553339[1] |
Van Camp is an unincorporated community in Wetzel County, West Virginia, United States.
Van Camp Marker Inscription: Village settled early 1800s, named for pioneer Steven(1793-1873) and family in 1840s. John and Margaret Van Camp gave land for Methodist E. Church, 1879; services held into 1940s; cemetery dates to 1851; site for school, ca. 1870-1920, given by family; post office & general store served the community. Clarksburg Northern Railroad provided access to village until early 20th century.
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