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Liberty Hill, West Virginia
Liberty Hill, West Virginia is located in West Virginia
Liberty Hill, West Virginia
Liberty Hill, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Liberty Hill, West Virginia is located in the United States
Liberty Hill, West Virginia
Liberty Hill, West Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Calhoun
Elevation
1,060 ft (320 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS ID 1554949

Liberty Hill is a small, quiet place located in Calhoun County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes or buildings that doesn't have its own official local government, like a city or town does.

Exploring Liberty Hill, West Virginia

Liberty Hill is a part of the beautiful state of West Virginia. It sits within Calhoun County, which is in the western part of the state. It's a place where people live without a formal city hall or mayor.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a settlement that is not part of an official city or town. Instead, it is governed directly by the larger county or state. This means that services like roads and police might be handled by the county government.

People in unincorporated communities still have neighbors and a sense of community. They often share local traditions and activities. It's a way of living that is common in many rural areas.

Where is Liberty Hill Located?

Liberty Hill is found in a scenic area of West Virginia. Its exact location can be described using special coordinates: 38°47′25″N latitude and 81°10′5″W longitude. This helps pinpoint it on a map.

The community is also quite high up. Its elevation is about 1,060 feet (or 323 meters) above sea level. This means it's located on a hill or higher ground, which is where it gets "Hill" in its name.

Time Zone and Local Life

Like much of West Virginia, Liberty Hill is in the Eastern Time Zone. This means during standard time, it's five hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-5). In the summer, when Daylight Saving Time is active, it moves to EDT (UTC-4).

Life in Liberty Hill is likely peaceful, typical of many small communities in West Virginia. Residents enjoy the natural beauty of the area. It's a place where people can experience a quieter way of life.

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