Hix, Summers County, West Virginia facts for kids
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 Hix
Location in West Virginia
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Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Summers |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Hix is a small, quiet community located in Summers County, West Virginia, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
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Exploring Hix: Location and History
Where is Hix Located?
Hix is found in the beautiful state of West Virginia. It lies to the northeast of Hinton, which is the main town and the county seat of Summers County. Being the county seat means Hinton is where the county's government offices are located.
How High is Hix?
This community sits quite high up! Its elevation is 2,618 feet (which is about 798 meters) above sea level. This means it's located in a hilly or mountainous area, typical of West Virginia's landscape.
The Old Post Office
For many years, Hix had its own post office. This was a central place for people to send and receive mail. However, the post office in Hix eventually closed down on December 6, 1975.
