Johnsontown, Berkeley County, West Virginia facts for kids
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Johnsontown
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 Johnsontown
Location in West Virginia
Johnsontown
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Berkeley |
| Elevation | 446 ft (136 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1540993 |
Johnsontown is a small place in Berkeley County, West Virginia, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's managed by the county.
What is Johnsontown?
Johnsontown is a quiet community located where West Virginia Route 9 meets Camp Frame Road. It sits right next to Tilhance Creek, a small waterway. This area is part of Berkeley County, which is in the eastern part of West Virginia.
How Johnsontown Got Its Name
The community of Johnsontown has had a few different names over the years. When settlers first arrived, they called it Soho. They named it after a famous area in London's West End. Later, the name was changed to Johnstontown. Finally, it became known as Johnsontown, which is the name it still uses today.
