Assurance, West Virginia facts for kids
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Assurance, West Virginia
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 Assurance, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Assurance, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Monroe |
| Elevation | 1,896 ft (578 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area codes | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1553760 |
Assurance is a small place in Monroe County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
Assurance is located about 15 miles (24 kilometers) southwest of a town called Union.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own separate government. It's usually part of a larger county. For example, Assurance is part of Monroe County. The county government handles things like roads, police, and other services for these communities.
How Assurance Got Its Name
The name "Assurance" was chosen by officials from the postal service. They are the ones who decide names for post offices and communities to help deliver mail correctly.
See also
In Spanish: Assurance (Virginia Occidental) para niños
