Congo, West Virginia

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]

Congo, West Virginia
Congo
Congo
Coordinates: 40°36′30″N 80°38′9″W
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyHancock
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID1554183[1]

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