Brittain, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Brittain
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 Brittain
Location in West Virginia
Brittain
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Taylor |
| Elevation | 1,030 ft (310 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS ID | 1689769 |
Brittain is a small place located in Taylor County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes or buildings that doesn't have its own official local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it's managed as part of the larger county area.
Understanding Unincorporated Communities
An unincorporated community like Brittain is a settlement that exists without its own separate city or town government. People living in these areas still receive services like roads, police, and fire protection, but these services are usually provided by the county government. This is different from a city, which has its own mayor, city council, and local departments.
Brittain is situated in a rural part of West Virginia. Its exact location is marked by its coordinates: 39 degrees, 22 minutes, 45 seconds North latitude and 80 degrees, 3 minutes, 6 seconds West longitude. The elevation of Brittain is about 1,030 feet (314 meters) above sea level. This information helps us pinpoint its place on a map and understand its geographical setting.
See also
- In Spanish: Brittain (Virginia Occidental) para niños
