Gage, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Location in West Virginia
Gage
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  West Virginia |
| County |  Barbour |
| Elevation | 1,742 ft (531 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS ID | 1554521 |
Gage is a small place located in Barbour County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own separate local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger county area.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own official town or city government. This means that services like roads, police, and fire departments are usually managed by the county government. Gage is one such community in West Virginia.
Where is Gage Located?
Gage is found in the state of West Virginia. It's in Barbour County, which is a county in the central part of the state. The land around Gage is quite high up, with an elevation of about 1,742 feet (531 meters) above sea level. This means it's located in a hilly or mountainous area.
Its exact location can be pinpointed using special numbers called coordinates: 38°58′13″N (north) and 79°57′38″W (west). These numbers help people find Gage on a map or using GPS.
