Ames, West Virginia
Ames: a city in Fayette County, West Virginia.
About
Ames is a city located in the county of Fayette in the U.S. state of West Virginia.
Quick Facts about Ames
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| County | Fayette County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.0862,-81.0859 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 22:27:55 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 64℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Ames is located at 38°5'10"N 81°5'9"W (38.0862200, -81.0859400).
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Weather
64°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 to 7 mph W
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. West wind 0 to 7 mph.
7-Day Forecast
Elmo
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Ames, WV. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 413176 | Fayette Institute of Technology | Oak Hill (WV) | 25901 |
Nearby Transit Stations (9)
Rail and bus stations connected to Ames, WV. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| THN | Thurmond | Hwy 25 & Hwy 2 | RAIL |
| MNG | Montgomery | Third Avenue and Washington Street | RAIL |
| PRC | Prince | Hwy 41 and County Road 25 | RAIL |
| HIN | Hinton | Front St. and Fifth Ave. | RAIL |
| ALD | Alderson | 1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Ames.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lansing Post Office | Lansing (WV) | 25862 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Ames, Iowa The most populous city in Story County, Iowa. with a population of 67,033 people.
- Ames, Texas city in Liberty County, Texas, United States. with a population of 1,064 people.
Other cities in Fayette County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fayette County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | 8,140 | City in West Virginia |
| Fayetteville | 2,684 | Town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia |
| Salem | 1,511 | City in West Virginia |
| Mount Hope | 1,377 | City in West Virginia |
| Ansted | 1,300 | Town in Fayette County, West Virginia |