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Johnnycake
Johnnycake is located in West Virginia
Johnnycake
Johnnycake
Location in West Virginia
Johnnycake is located in the United States
Johnnycake
Johnnycake
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County McDowell
Elevation
1,050 ft (320 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s) 304 & 681
GNIS feature ID 1540953

Johnnycake is a small place located in McDowell County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it is a group of homes and businesses that does not have its own official local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it is managed as part of the larger county area.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live that is not officially organized as a city or town. It does not have its own mayor or city council. Instead, the county government takes care of services like roads and police. Many small communities in the United States are unincorporated.

Where is Johnnycake Located?

Johnnycake is found in the southern part of West Virginia. It is situated along U.S. Route 52, which is an important road in the area. The community is located north of another place called Iaeger.

McDowell County, West Virginia

Johnnycake is part of McDowell County. This county is in the Appalachian Mountains region. It is known for its beautiful scenery and a history of coal mining. The county government helps to provide services for communities like Johnnycake.

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