Left Hand (also Justices, Knights, or Lefthand) is an
unincorporated community
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in southeastern
Roane County,
West Virginia
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, United States. It lies along
West Virginia Route 36
West Virginia Route 36 is a north–south state highway in West Virginia. The southern terminus of the route is at West Virginia Route 4 in Maysel. The northern terminus is at U.S. Route 119
U.S. Route 119 (US 119) is a spur of US 19. ...
southeast of the city of
Spencer, the
county seat
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of Roane County. Its post office is still active.
The community was named after nearby Lefthand Run creek.
Education
An elementary school "Geary Elementary/Middle School" is located in Left Hand, West Virginia.
Gallery
References
Unincorporated communities in Roane County, West Virginia
Unincorporated communities in West Virginia
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