Paynesville is an unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States.

Paynesville has a post office with ZIP code 24873.

[2] On May 29, 1961, Paynesville residents Mr. and Mrs. Alderson Muncy were the first people in the United States to receive food stamps under the modern food stamp program.

[3] The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.

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