Cedar Grove, Frederick County, Virginia facts for kids
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Cedar Grove,
Frederick County, Virginia |
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 Cedar Grove,
Frederick County, Virginia Location in Virginia
Cedar Grove,
Frederick County, Virginia Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Frederick |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1499227 |
Cedar Grove is a small place in Frederick County, Virginia, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's managed by the larger Frederick County.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community, like Cedar Grove, is a place where people live and work, but it's not officially a city or a town. It doesn't have its own mayor or city council. Instead, the county government, which is Frederick County in this case, takes care of services like roads, schools, and police.
Where is Cedar Grove Located?
Cedar Grove is found in the northern part of Virginia. It's in Frederick County, which is in the Shenandoah Valley region. The community is located where three roads meet: Cedar Grove Road, Saint Clair Road, and Old Baltimore Road.
Understanding Coordinates
The exact location of Cedar Grove can be described using coordinates: 39 degrees, 16 minutes, 5 seconds North (latitude) and 78 degrees, 11 minutes, 21 seconds West (longitude). These numbers help pinpoint its spot on a map of the world.
