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Dawson, West Virginia
Dawson, West Virginia is located in West Virginia
Dawson, West Virginia
Dawson, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Dawson, West Virginia is located in the United States
Dawson, West Virginia
Dawson, West Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Greenbrier
Elevation
2,434 ft (742 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s) 304 & 681
GNIS feature ID 1558356

Dawson is a small place in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

Discovering Dawson, West Virginia

Dawson is a quiet spot located in the beautiful state of West Virginia. It's a place where people live without having a mayor or a town council. The county government takes care of services like roads and schools for everyone in Dawson.

Where is Dawson Located?

Dawson is easy to find if you're traveling on Interstate 64. It's right at Exit 150. If you're driving east from Meadow Bridge, Dawson is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km) away. It's nestled in the scenic landscape of Greenbrier County.

Quick Facts About Dawson

Even though Dawson isn't a big city, it has some interesting facts:

  • Elevation: Dawson is located at an elevation of about 2,434 feet (742 meters) above sea level. That's pretty high up!
  • Time Zone: Like many places on the East Coast of the United States, Dawson is in the Eastern Time Zone. This means it follows Eastern Standard Time (EST) for most of the year and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) during the summer months.
  • Area Code: If you were to call someone in Dawson, you would use the area codes 304 or 681.
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