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Andersonville
Andersonville is located in West Virginia
Andersonville
Andersonville
Location in West Virginia
Andersonville is located in the United States
Andersonville
Andersonville
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Marshall
Elevation
997 ft (304 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS ID 1553728

Andersonville is a small place located in Marshall County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that is not officially a town or city.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community like Andersonville does not have its own local government. This is different from a city or town, which usually has a mayor and a city council. Instead, the county government manages services for Andersonville.

How Services Work

  • Services like roads, police, and fire protection are handled by Marshall County.
  • Residents still pay taxes, but these taxes go to the county.
  • They do not have a separate town budget or local laws just for Andersonville.

Living in Andersonville

People who live in unincorporated communities often enjoy a quieter lifestyle. They might be closer to nature. They still have access to schools and other services provided by the county.

Where is Andersonville Located?

Andersonville is found in the northern part of West Virginia. It is part of Marshall County. West Virginia is a state known for its mountains and beautiful scenery.

Geographic Details

  • Andersonville is located at an elevation of 997 feet (about 304 meters) above sea level.
  • Its exact location can be found using geographic coordinates: 39 degrees 46 minutes 48 seconds North, and 80 degrees 31 minutes 18 seconds West.
  • It is in the Eastern Time Zone.

See also

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