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Freeman, West Virginia
Freeman, Upshur County, West Virginia is located in West Virginia
Freeman, Upshur County, West Virginia
Freeman, Upshur County, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Freeman, Upshur County, West Virginia is located in the United States
Freeman, Upshur County, West Virginia
Freeman, Upshur County, West Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Upshur
Elevation
1,519 ft (463 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s) 304 & 681
GNIS feature ID 1554506

Freeman is a small place in Upshur County, West Virginia, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and buildings that does not have its own local government.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it is not officially a city or town. It does not have its own mayor or city council. Instead, it is usually governed by the county it is in.

  • People living in these areas still get services like roads and police.
  • These services are provided by the larger county government.
  • Many small communities across the United States are unincorporated.

Where is Freeman Located?

Freeman is in the state of West Virginia. It is part of Upshur County. This community is about 7.5 miles (or 12.1 kilometers) southwest of a larger town called Buckhannon.

  • West Virginia is a state known for its mountains and beautiful nature.
  • Upshur County is in the central part of the state.
  • Freeman sits at an elevation of about 1,519 feet (463 meters) above sea level.
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