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Butlers Fork is a small place in Virginia, a state in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called a county.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community like Butlers Fork doesn't have its own mayor or town council. Instead, the local government for the area is handled by the county. Think of it like a neighborhood that's part of a bigger city, but without its own separate name on a map as a city. People living in unincorporated communities still get services like roads, schools, and police from the county government.

Where is Butlers Fork Located?

Butlers Fork is found in Caroline County, which is one of the many counties in Virginia. Counties are like big regions within a state, and they help organize services for the people living there. Virginia is a state on the East Coast of the United States, known for its rich history.

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