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Atwell
Atwell is located in West Virginia
Atwell
Atwell
Location in West Virginia
Atwell is located in the United States
Atwell
Atwell
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County McDowell
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID 1553762

Atwell is a small place in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially a town or city. It doesn't have its own local government.

What is Atwell?

Atwell is a community located in the state of West Virginia. It's found within McDowell County. This area is in the eastern part of the United States.

Location and Geography

Atwell sits along the Dry Fork. This is a stream that flows through the region. The community also lies near the Norfolk and Western Railroad. Railroads were very important for transportation in the past.

Understanding Unincorporated Communities

An unincorporated community like Atwell is different from a city or town. It doesn't have a mayor or a city council. Instead, it is governed by the larger county. People living in Atwell still get services like roads and police. These services are provided by McDowell County.

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

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