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Blueville
Blueville is located in West Virginia
Blueville
Blueville
Location in West Virginia
Blueville is located in the United States
Blueville
Blueville
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Taylor
Elevation
1,188 ft (362 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS ID 1536149

Blueville is a small place in Taylor County, West Virginia, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and people living together, but it doesn't have its own official town government, like a mayor or a city council.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live close together, but it's not officially a city or town. Instead, it's part of a larger county. The county government is usually in charge of services like roads and schools for these areas.

How Blueville Got Its Name

Blueville was named after the Blue family. They were a local family who lived in the area a long time ago. Many places in the United States get their names from important families or people who settled there.

Where is Blueville Located?

Blueville is found in the state of West Virginia. West Virginia is in the eastern part of the United States. Specifically, Blueville is located within Taylor County, which is one of the counties that make up West Virginia.

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