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Andy
Andy is located in West Virginia
Andy
Andy
Location in West Virginia
Andy is located in the United States
Andy
Andy
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Wetzel
Elevation
938 ft (286 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS ID 1729654

Andy was a small place in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was known as an unincorporated community. This means it was a settlement without its own local government. Instead, it was managed by the county or state.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a group of homes or buildings. It does not have its own city or town government. This is different from a city, which has a mayor and city council.

How Unincorporated Communities are Governed

Instead, the county government handles services for these areas. These services include things like roads and public safety. People living there still follow state and county laws.

Where is Andy Located?

Andy was located in Wetzel County. This county is in the northern part of West Virginia. West Virginia is a state in the eastern United States.

About West Virginia

West Virginia is known for its mountains and beautiful scenery. It is often called the "Mountain State." The state has a rich history, especially in coal mining.

About Wetzel County

Wetzel County is named after Lewis Wetzel, a famous frontiersman. The county seat, or main town, is New Martinsville. Many communities in Wetzel County are small and rural.

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Andy (Virginia Occidental) para niños

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