Kingbury, West Virginia facts for kids
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Kingbury
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 Kingbury
Location in West Virginia
Kingbury
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Wood |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS ID | 1560418 |
Kingbury was a small, unincorporated community located in Wood County, West Virginia, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" is a place where people live that does not have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it is usually managed by the county government.
About Kingbury
Kingbury was a quiet place in West Virginia. It was known as an unincorporated community. This means it did not have its own mayor or city council. The people living there relied on the government of Wood County for services.
Location and Geography
Kingbury was situated in the beautiful state of West Virginia. It was part of Wood County. The community was located at an elevation of about 623 feet (190 meters) above sea level. This elevation is similar to being on top of a 60-story building.
Time Zone
Like many places in the eastern United States, Kingbury was in the Eastern Time Zone. During standard time, it was five hours behind UTC (UTC-5). In the summer, when Daylight Saving Time was active, it moved to UTC-4. This meant clocks were set forward one hour.
