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Kitsonville, West Virginia
Kitsonville, West Virginia is located in West Virginia
Kitsonville, West Virginia
Kitsonville, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Kitsonville, West Virginia is located in the United States
Kitsonville, West Virginia
Kitsonville, West Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Lewis
Elevation
1,033 ft (315 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS ID 1554891

Kitsonville is a small, unincorporated community located in Lewis County, West Virginia, in the United States. It's a quiet place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.

Discovering Kitsonville

Kitsonville is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and people living together, but it's not officially a city or a town. Instead, it's part of a larger area, like a county.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

Imagine a neighborhood that doesn't have its own mayor or city council. That's a bit like an unincorporated community. Services like roads and police are usually managed by the county government. People living there still follow state and county laws.

Where is Kitsonville Located?

Kitsonville is found in the beautiful state of West Virginia. Specifically, it's in Lewis County, which is in the central part of the state. The area is known for its hills and natural beauty.

How Kitsonville Got Its Name

The name Kitsonville likely comes from a local family. It's common for small communities to be named after important families who lived there. The Kitson family probably played a role in the early days of this community.

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