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Davis Creek, West Virginia
Davis Creek, West Virginia is located in West Virginia
Davis Creek, West Virginia
Davis Creek, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Davis Creek, West Virginia is located in the United States
Davis Creek, West Virginia
Davis Creek, West Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Kanawha
Elevation
594 ft (181 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s) 304 & 681
GNIS feature ID 1554264

Davis Creek is a small, quiet place in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that aren't officially a city or town.

Exploring Davis Creek

Davis Creek is located along a stream that shares its name. This stream is also called Davis Creek. The community sits on West Virginia Route 214.

Where is Davis Creek?

You can find Davis Creek about 2 miles (3.2 km) south of South Charleston. It is nestled in the beautiful landscapes of West Virginia.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community like Davis Creek is a place where people live. However, it does not have its own local government. It is not like a city with a mayor and city council. Instead, it is part of the larger Kanawha County. The county government helps manage services for the area.

  • No separate government: Residents rely on the county for services.
  • Part of a larger county: It is governed by the county, not its own city hall.
  • Often smaller: These communities are usually smaller than official towns.
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