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Index, West Virginia
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 Index, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Index, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Gilmer |
| Elevation | 860 ft (260 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1540664 |
Index is a small place in Gilmer County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town would.
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What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it's not officially a city or a town. It doesn't have its own mayor or city council. Instead, the services for the community, like roads and sometimes police, are usually managed by the larger county government.
Where is Index Located?
Index is found in Gilmer County, which is in the state of West Virginia. West Virginia is one of the states in the eastern part of the United States. Index is located in a rural area, meaning it's mostly countryside rather than a big city.
Why is it Called "Unincorporated"?
When a community is "unincorporated," it means it hasn't officially formed its own local government. Cities and towns usually have their own rules, taxes, and services that they manage themselves. Unincorporated communities rely on the county for these things. It's a way for smaller groups of homes to exist without the full structure of a city.
History of Index
Not much is known about the early history of Index. One important detail is that its post office is now closed. A post office is a place where people send and receive mail. When a post office closes in a small community, it often means that fewer people live there now, or that mail services have changed. This suggests that Index might have been a bit more active in the past.
