Lockwood, West Virginia
# Lockwood, West Virginia

Lockwood is an unincorporated community in western Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. The town is situated along Otter Creek and West Virginia Route 39.

## History

The community is named in honor of Belva Ann Lockwood, a presidential candidate and early feminist.

Lockwood post office was established in 1893.

The Lockwood Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.

## Notable person

* John W. Shelton, businessman and member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, was born in Lockwood.
