Lawton, West Virginia facts for kids
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Lawton, West Virginia
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 Lawton, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Lawton, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Fayette |
| Elevation | 1,988 ft (606 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1556135 |
Lawton is a small, quiet place located in Fayette County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's not an official town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's a collection of homes and people living together in a specific area.
Where is Lawton?
Lawton is about 7 miles (which is about 11 kilometers) west of another community called Meadow Bridge. It sits in the beautiful landscape of West Virginia.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Lawton doesn't have its own mayor or city council. It's usually part of a larger county. The county government handles things like roads, police, and other services for these areas.
Time Zone and Communication
Lawton is in the Eastern Time Zone. This means it follows Eastern Standard Time (EST) for most of the year. During part of the year, it switches to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). If you ever needed to call someone in Lawton, the phone area codes for the region are 304 and 681.
