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King is located in West Virginia
King
King
Location in West Virginia
King is located in the United States
King
King
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Wetzel
Elevation
840 ft (260 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS ID 1554879

King is a small place located in Wetzel County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a group of homes and people living together. However, it does not have its own local government. This means it doesn't have a mayor or a city council.

Instead, the larger county government usually takes care of services for these areas. These services can include things like roads, police, and fire protection. It's different from a city or town, which has its own local rules and leaders.

Location and Facts

King is found in the northern part of West Virginia. It is part of Wetzel County. The community sits about 840 feet above the level of the sea.

People in King use the Eastern Time Zone. This is the same time zone as many other places on the East Coast of the United States.

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