Hopkins Fork, West Virginia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hopkins Fork
Unincorporated community
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Country	United States
State	West Virginia
County	Boone
Elevation	722 ft (220 m)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS ID	1540454

Hopkins Fork is a small, unincorporated community located in Boone County, West Virginia, in the United States. It's a quiet place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live that isn't officially a city or town. This means:

• It doesn't have its own mayor or city council.
• Local services like police or fire departments are usually provided by the county.
• The rules and laws for the area come from the county government.

Many small places in the United States are unincorporated communities. They are often rural areas or small groups of homes.

Where is Hopkins Fork Located?

Hopkins Fork is found in the state of West Virginia. West Virginia is known for its mountains and beautiful natural scenery.

• It's specifically located in Boone County.
• Boone County is in the southwestern part of West Virginia.
• The community's exact location is at coordinates 38 degrees, 4 minutes, 59 seconds North and 81 degrees, 38 minutes, 28 seconds West.

Geography of Hopkins Fork

The area around Hopkins Fork is part of the Appalachian Mountains. This means it has hills and valleys.

• The elevation of Hopkins Fork is about 722 feet (220 meters) above sea level. This is like being on a fairly tall hill.
• The community is in the Eastern Time Zone, which is the same time zone as many major cities on the East Coast of the U.S.