Crown, Monongalia County, West Virginia facts for kids
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Crown, West Virginia
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 Crown, Monongalia County, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Crown, Monongalia County, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  West Virginia |
| County |  Monongalia |
| Elevation | 299 m (981 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1554231 |
Crown is a small place in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
Crown is easy to find on a map. It's located where two county roads, Highway 26 and Highway 37, meet. This spot is about 8.5 miles (or 13.7 kilometers) west-southwest of a larger city called Morgantown.
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What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Crown is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own separate government. Instead, it's usually part of a larger county. The county government takes care of things like roads, police, and fire services for Crown.
How Places Get Their Names
Many places in West Virginia, including small communities, often get their names from local features. Sometimes they are named after important people, or even a local business. The name "Crown" might have a special meaning for the people who first settled there.
Geography and Location
Crown is in the northern part of West Virginia. This area is known for its beautiful hills and forests. The community is located at an elevation of about 981 feet (or 299 meters) above sea level.
Getting Around Crown
The main roads in Crown are County Highways 26 and 37. These roads connect Crown to other nearby communities and to the city of Morgantown. People in Crown use these roads to travel for work, school, and shopping.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest big city to Crown is Morgantown. Morgantown is a much larger place with more services, like hospitals, bigger stores, and a university. People from Crown might travel to Morgantown for things they can't find in their smaller community.
