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Cobb, West Virginia
Cobb, West Virginia is located in West Virginia
Cobb, West Virginia
Cobb, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Cobb, West Virginia is located in the United States
Cobb, West Virginia
Cobb, West Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Greenbrier
Elevation
3,261 ft (994 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s) 304 & 681
GNIS feature ID 1550748

Cobb is a small, quiet place located in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't officially part of a town or city government.

Cobb is about 7 miles (which is about 11 kilometers) east-northeast of another community called Quinwood. It sits at an elevation of 3,261 feet (994 meters) above sea level.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community like Cobb doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or a city council. Instead, it's usually managed by the larger county government, which in this case is Greenbrier County. People living in unincorporated areas still get services like roads and police from the county.

Where is Cobb Located?

Cobb is nestled in the beautiful state of West Virginia. This state is famous for its mountains and forests. Greenbrier County, where Cobb is found, is in the southeastern part of West Virginia. It's a place with lots of natural beauty.

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