Hansrote, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hansrote
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 Hansrote
Location in West Virginia
Hansrote
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Morgan |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1554643 |
Hansrote is a small, quiet place in West Virginia, a state in the United States. It's not a big city or town with its own government. Instead, it's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a village that's part of a larger county.
Hansrote is located right next to the Potomac River. This river forms part of the border between West Virginia and Maryland.
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Where is Hansrote Located?
Hansrote is found in Morgan County, West Virginia. It sits along an old railroad line. This line used to belong to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O).
Nearby Places
- Hansrote is northeast of a place called Magnolia.
- It is southwest of another spot known as Doe Gully.
Getting There
Years ago, a special tunnel called the Stuart Tunnel connected Hansrote and Magnolia by railroad. Today, you can reach Hansrote by car using Hansrote Road. This road connects to Magnolia Road.
Hansrote and the Railroad
The old B&O railroad line that runs through Hansrote is still very important. It is now part of CSX Transportation. CSX is a big company that moves goods by train across the country.
A Spot for Train Lovers
This area is very popular with railfans. Railfans are people who love trains. They enjoy watching trains go by and learning about railroads. Because the CSX line is active, Hansrote is a great place for them to see trains in action.
