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Forksburg
Forksburg is located in West Virginia
Forksburg
Forksburg
Location in West Virginia
Forksburg is located in the United States
Forksburg
Forksburg
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Marion
Elevation
1,381 ft (421 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS ID 1718149

Forksburg is a small place in West Virginia, United States. It is 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. Instead, it's part of the larger Marion County.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community like Forksburg is a settlement that does not have its own separate local government. It is not officially a city or a town. Instead, it is governed by the larger county it is located within. This means that services like roads and law enforcement are usually handled by the county government.

Life in Forksburg

Forksburg is located in Marion County, West Virginia. It sits at an elevation of about 1,381 feet (421 meters) above sea level. While it doesn't have its own mayor or city council, people live and work there. The community once had its own post office, but it is now closed.

Notable Person from Forksburg

Even small communities can be home to important people. Forksburg is known as the birthplace of Ephraim F. Morgan.

Ephraim F. Morgan's Role

Ephraim F. Morgan was a significant figure in West Virginia's history. He served as the Governor of West Virginia. A governor is the elected leader of a state. They are in charge of the state's government and work to improve the lives of its citizens. Morgan held this important position from 1921 to 1925.

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