Van Camp, Wetzel County, West Virginia

Van Camp
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 39°35′14″N 80°53′40″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.

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Van Camp, Wetzel County, West Virginia