Johnstown, West Virginia facts for kids
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Johnstown
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 Johnstown
Location in West Virginia
Johnstown
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Raleigh |
| Elevation | 2,375 ft (724 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS ID | 1742813 |
Johnstown is a small place located in Raleigh County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community."
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Johnstown does not have its own local government. This means it doesn't have a mayor or a town council. Instead, the services for the area are usually managed by the county. For Johnstown, this means Raleigh County helps with things like roads and other public services.
Many small places in the United States are unincorporated. They are often rural areas or small groups of homes. People living in these communities still get services. These services come from the larger county government.
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