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Jacksonville, West Virginia
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 Jacksonville, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Jacksonville, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Lewis |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Jacksonville is a small place in Lewis County, West Virginia, United States. It's what we call an unincorporated community. This means it's a town that doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or town council. Instead, it's part of the larger county government. Jacksonville is located high up, about 1,079 feet (329 meters) above sea level. You can find it at these coordinates: 38°53′27″N 80°29′31″W / 38.89083°N 80.49194°W.
How Jacksonville Got Its Name
This community was named after a person called George Jackson. Some records also mention Edward Jackson. He was the original owner of the land where the town was built. Naming places after important people or landowners was a common practice in the past.
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