Backus, West Virginia
Backus: a city in Fayette County, West Virginia.
About
Backus is a city located in the county of Fayette in the U.S. state of West Virginia.
Quick Facts about Backus
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| County | Fayette County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.8543,-80.9748 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 05:30:59 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 66℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Backus is located at 37°51'15"N 80°58'29"W (37.8542800, -80.9748200).
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Weather
66°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 to 8 mph NW
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Northwest wind 0 to 8 mph.
7-Day Forecast
Naoma, War Ridge
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Backus, WV. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 447582 | New River Community and Technical College | Beaver (WV) | 25813-8987 |
Nearby Transit Stations (10)
Rail and bus stations connected to Backus, WV. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRC | Prince | Hwy 41 and County Road 25 | RAIL |
| THN | Thurmond | Hwy 25 & Hwy 2 | RAIL |
| HIN | Hinton | Front St. and Fifth Ave. | RAIL |
| ALD | Alderson | 1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
| MNG | Montgomery | Third Avenue and Washington Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Backus.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Layland Post Office | Layland (WV) | 25864 |
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 |