Dixie, Harrison County, West Virginia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dixie, Harrison County, West Virginia
Unincorporated community
Dixie, Harrison County, West Virginia Location in West Virginia Show map of West Virginia Dixie, Harrison County, West Virginia Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	West Virginia
County	Harrison
Elevation	968 ft (295 m)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)	304 & 681
GNIS feature ID	1956492

Dixie is a small place in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States. It's known as 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.

What is Dixie?

Dixie is a community where people live, but it doesn't have a mayor or a town council. Instead, it's part of the larger Harrison County government. Think of it like a neighborhood that's not big enough to be its own city.

Where is Dixie Located?

Dixie is found in the state of West Virginia. It's about 2 miles (or 3.2 kilometers) northwest of a town called Shinnston. This makes it easy to find on a map of Harrison County.

Quick Facts About Dixie

• Elevation: Dixie is located at an elevation of 968 feet (about 295 meters) above sea level. This means it's quite a bit higher than places right next to the ocean.
• Time Zone: The community is in the Eastern Time Zone, which is also known as EST. During part of the year, they switch to EDT for Daylight Saving Time.
• Area Codes: If you were to call someone in Dixie, their phone number would likely start with area code 304 or 681.