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Grape Island
Grape Island is located in West Virginia
Grape Island
Grape Island
Location in West Virginia
Grape Island is located in the United States
Grape Island
Grape Island
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Pleasants
Elevation
640 ft (200 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS ID 1554593

Grape Island is a small place located in Pleasants County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community."

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government. This means it's not officially a city or a town with its own mayor or city council. Instead, it's usually part of a larger county.

How are Unincorporated Communities Managed?

Services like roads, police, and fire protection for Grape Island are typically managed by Pleasants County. This is different from a city, which would have its own departments for these services.

Where is Grape Island Located?

Grape Island is found in the state of West Virginia. West Virginia is in the eastern part of the United States.

Grape Island's County: Pleasants County

Pleasants County is one of the many counties that make up West Virginia. Grape Island is situated within this county.

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