Georgetown, Monongalia County, West Virginia facts for kids
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Georgetown
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 Georgetown
Location in West Virginia
Georgetown
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  West Virginia |
| County |  Monongalia |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Georgetown is a small place in Monongalia County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is called 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. It's located along U.S. Route 19.
Where Did Georgetown Get Its Name?
Georgetown was most likely named after a person named George Pratt. He was one of the first people to settle in that area.
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