Blacklick, Virginia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Blacklick, Virginia
Unincorporated community
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Country	United States
State	Virginia
County	Wythe
Elevation	2,280 ft (690 m)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID	1499141

Blacklick is a small community located in Wythe County, Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community," which means it's a group of homes and perhaps some businesses that don't have their own separate city or town government.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community like Blacklick is a place where people live, but it's not officially a city or town. This means it doesn't have its own mayor or city council. Instead, the larger county government, in this case, Wythe County, takes care of services for the community.

How Blacklick is Governed

• The county government handles important things like roads, schools, and emergency services for Blacklick.
• This is different from a city, which would have its own local government to manage these services.
• Being unincorporated allows communities to be part of a larger county system.

Where is Blacklick Located?

Blacklick is found in the southwestern part of Virginia, a state in the southeastern United States. It sits within the boundaries of Wythe County.

Blacklick's Elevation and Time Zone

• The community is located at a high elevation, about 2,280 feet (or 695 meters) above sea level. This is like being on top of a very tall hill!
• People in Blacklick use the Eastern Time Zone. This is the same time zone as many big cities on the East Coast of the U.S.
• Its exact location can be pinpointed using special geographic coordinates: 36 degrees, 56 minutes, 35 seconds North, and 81 degrees, 15 minutes, 24 seconds West. These numbers help map its precise spot on Earth.