Congo, West Virginia

Congo
Unincorporated community
Congo
Congo

Location within the state of West Virginia

Coordinates: 40°36′30″N 80°38′9″W / 40.60833°N 80.63583°W / 40.60833; -80.63583Coordinates: 40°36′30″N 80°38′9″W / 40.60833°N 80.63583°W / 40.60833; -80.63583
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Hancock
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
  Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
GNIS feature ID 1554183[1]

Congo is an unincorporated community on the Ohio River in Hancock County, West Virginia. It lies off West Virginia Route 2. According to the Geographic Names Information System, Congo has also been known as Hamilton and Hamilton Town throughout its history. The present name is derived from nearby Congo Run creek.[2]

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