Freeport, West Virginia facts for kids
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Freeport
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Country | United States |
State | West Virginia |
County | Wirt |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Freeport is a small, unincorporated community located in Wirt County, West Virginia, United States. An "unincorporated community" means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's usually managed by the county government.
Where is Freeport Located?
Freeport is found along Route 47, which is also known as the Old Staunton Turnpike. This road helps connect Freeport to other places.
Its Neighbors
The community is about four miles (about 6.4 kilometers) east of the Wood County line. It's also two miles (about 3.2 kilometers) west of the Ritchie County line. This means Freeport is close to the borders of these two counties.
How High is Freeport?
Freeport sits at an elevation of 607 feet (which is about 185 meters) above sea level. Elevation tells us how high a place is compared to the ocean.