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Cantwell
Cantwell is located in West Virginia
Cantwell
Cantwell
Location in West Virginia
Cantwell is located in the United States
Cantwell
Cantwell
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Ritchie
Elevation
1,102 ft (336 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS ID 1549619

Cantwell is a small, unincorporated community in Ritchie County, West Virginia, United States. It's a quiet place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live that is not officially part of a city or town. It doesn't have its own mayor or city council. Instead, it is usually governed by the county or a larger regional government. This means that services like roads and schools are managed by the county.

Where is Cantwell Located?

Cantwell is found in the state of West Virginia. West Virginia is in the eastern part of the United States. Specifically, Cantwell is located within Ritchie County. This county is in the northwestern part of West Virginia. The community is situated among the rolling hills and natural beauty of the region.

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