Coburn, West Virginia facts for kids
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Coburn
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 Coburn
Location in West Virginia
Coburn
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Wetzel |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Coburn is a small place in Wetzel County, West Virginia, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a settlement that does not have its own local government. Instead, it is part of the larger county.
Coburn is located at an elevation of 978 feet (298 meters) above sea level. The community was named after an early settler who lived there long ago.
Where is Coburn Located?
Coburn is found in the state of West Virginia. This state is in the eastern part of the United States. Specifically, Coburn is in Wetzel County. This county is in the northern part of West Virginia.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Coburn is a group of homes or buildings that are not officially a city or town. They do not have their own mayor or city council. Instead, the county government takes care of services like roads and police. Many small communities in the United States are unincorporated.
See also
In Spanish: Coburn (Virginia Occidental) para niños
