Faulkner, West Virginia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Faulkner
Unincorporated community
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Country	United States
State	West Virginia
County	Randolph
Elevation	2,267 ft (691 m)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS ID	1554448

Faulkner is a small place in Randolph County, West Virginia, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town council. Instead, it's managed by the larger county government.

Where is Faulkner?

Faulkner is located in the beautiful state of West Virginia. This state is famous for its mountains and forests. Faulkner is part of Randolph County, which is one of the largest counties in the state.

Geography and Location

• Faulkner sits at an elevation of about 2,267 feet (or 691 meters) above sea level. This means it's quite high up!
• Its exact location can be found using coordinates: 38°54′34″N (North) and 79°43′35″W (West).
• The area is in the Eastern Time Zone. During part of the year, they use Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).