Paynesville, Virginia and West Virginia
Paynesville is an unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia and Buchanan County, Virginia, United States. Paynesville is located along West Virginia Route 83, encompassing both states. Paynesville has a post office with ZIP code 24873.
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. They received $95 for their 15-person household.