Claypool, Logan County, West Virginia facts for kids
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Claypool, West Virginia
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 Claypool, Logan County, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Claypool, Logan County, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Logan |
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1554142 |
Claypool is a small place in Logan County, West Virginia, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it is part of the larger county.
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Where is Claypool?
Claypool is located in the beautiful state of West Virginia. You can find it along West Virginia Route 10. This is a road that helps people travel through the area. It is also near a stream called Huff Creek.
Nearby Places
Claypool is about 3.5 miles (5.6 kilometers) east of a town called Man. It is also considered part of the Mallory census-designated place. A census-designated place is an area that the government counts for population, even if it's not an official town.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Claypool is a group of homes or buildings that are not part of an official city or town. They are usually smaller. The local government for these areas is the county. For Claypool, that is Logan County.
Life in an Unincorporated Community
People living in unincorporated communities still have services. These include things like roads and emergency help. These services are managed by the county government. It is a common way for people to live in many parts of the United States.
See also
- Claypool (condado de Logan) para niños (This link goes to the Spanish version of this article for kids.)
