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Donald, West Virginia
Donald, West Virginia is located in West Virginia
Donald, West Virginia
Donald, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Donald, West Virginia is located in the United States
Donald, West Virginia
Donald, West Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Nicholas
Elevation
2,372 ft (723 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s) 304 & 681
GNIS feature ID 1549657

Donald is a small, unincorporated community located in Nicholas County, West Virginia, in the United States. It's a quiet place, not far from the Richwood Municipal Airport.

Exploring Donald, West Virginia

Donald is a community that doesn't have its own city government. Instead, it's managed by the county. This means it's an "unincorporated community."

Where is Donald Located?

Donald is found in the eastern part of West Virginia. It's about 7.8 miles (which is about 12.5 kilometers) east of a larger town called Summersville.

The community is also very close to the Richwood Municipal Airport. This airport helps connect the area to other places.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community like Donald is a place where people live together, but it's not officially a city or town. It doesn't have its own mayor or city council.

Instead, the local county government, in this case, Nicholas County, takes care of services. These services include things like roads and public safety for the community.

Donald's Elevation

Donald is located in a hilly region. The community sits at an elevation of about 2,372 feet (or 723 meters) above sea level. This high elevation is typical for many places in West Virginia, which is known for its mountains.

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