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Bowlby
Bowlby is located in West Virginia
Bowlby
Bowlby
Location in West Virginia
Bowlby is located in the United States
Bowlby
Bowlby
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  West Virginia
County Monongalia
Elevation
1,007 ft (307 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS ID 1536261

Bowlby is a small place in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that does not have its own local government. Instead, it is managed by the larger county or state government.

Bowlby is located in Monongalia County. This county is in the state of West Virginia. The area is found in the eastern part of the United States.

Where is Bowlby?

Bowlby is in the state of West Virginia. West Virginia is a state in the Appalachian region. It is known for its mountains and forests. Monongalia County is in the northern part of West Virginia.

The community of Bowlby is not a city or town with its own mayor. It is a smaller settlement. People living there are part of the larger county's services. This includes things like roads and public safety.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live. It is not officially organized as a city or town. It does not have its own local government. This means there is no city council or mayor just for Bowlby.

Instead, the county government handles services. These services include police, fire, and schools. Many small communities across the United States are unincorporated. They are still important parts of their counties.

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