Donlan, West Virginia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Donlan, West Virginia
Unincorporated community
Donlan, West Virginia Location in West Virginia Show map of West Virginia Donlan, West Virginia Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	West Virginia
County	Gilmer
Elevation	794 ft (242 m)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID	1549658

Donlan is a small place in Gilmer County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is 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. Donlan once had its own post office, but it is now closed.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live that doesn't have its own separate government. Think of it like a neighborhood that isn't part of a specific town.

• It doesn't have a mayor or a town council.
• Services like roads and police are usually handled by the county government.
• Many small communities in the United States are unincorporated.

Where is Donlan Located?

Donlan is found in Gilmer County, which is in the state of West Virginia.

• West Virginia is a state in the eastern part of the United States.
• It is known for its beautiful mountains and forests.
• Gilmer County is in the central part of West Virginia.

The History of Post Offices

Post offices were very important in the past. They helped people send letters and packages.

• Many small communities, like Donlan, had their own post offices.
• These offices were often a central meeting place for people.
• Today, with new ways to communicate, many small post offices have closed.