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Petroleum, WV is a small unincorporated community located in Ritchie County, West Virginia. The town was named after the petroleum industry that thrived in the area during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was once a bustling oil town, with numerous oil wells and refineries dotting the landscape. However, as the oil industry declined, so did the town's population and economic activity. Today, Petroleum, WV is a quiet community with a few remaining oil wells and a rich history that is celebrated by its residents.