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Douglas, West Virginia
Douglas, West Virginia is located in West Virginia
Douglas, West Virginia
Douglas, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Douglas, West Virginia is located in the United States
Douglas, West Virginia
Douglas, West Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Calhoun
Elevation
833 ft (254 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS ID 1549659

Douglas is a small, unincorporated community located in Calhoun County, West Virginia, in the United States. It's a quiet place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.

Douglas, West Virginia

Douglas is a place where people live, but it's not officially a city or a town. Instead, it's known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own mayor or city council. Instead, it's governed by the larger county it's part of, which is Calhoun County.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a group of homes or businesses that are not part of an official city or town. They don't have their own local government. This means that services like roads, police, and fire departments are usually managed by the county government.

  • No Local Government: There isn't a separate town hall or local elections just for Douglas.
  • County Services: The people living in Douglas rely on Calhoun County for public services.
  • Smaller Size: Unincorporated communities are often smaller than cities or towns.

Where is Douglas Located?

Douglas is found in the state of West Virginia. It is specifically located within Calhoun County. This county is in the western part of West Virginia.

  • State: West Virginia
  • County: Calhoun County
  • Elevation: Douglas is about 833 feet (254 meters) above sea level.
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