Livingston, West Virginia facts for kids
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Livingston, West Virginia
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 Livingston, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Livingston, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Kanawha |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS ID | 1542274 |
Livingston is a small place in Kanawha County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community" and was once a "coal town." It was also called Wacamoh.
About Livingston, West Virginia
Livingston is located in the beautiful state of West Virginia. It's a quiet spot in the United States. The area is known for its history with coal mining.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An "unincorporated community" is a place that doesn't have its own local government. This means it doesn't have a mayor or a town council. Instead, the larger county government usually manages it. People living there still have homes and businesses. However, they don't vote for their own town leaders.
A Look at Coal Towns
A "coal town" is a community that grew because of a nearby coal mine. Many people who lived in these towns worked in the mines. Others supported the mining industry. These towns were very important for getting coal. Coal was used for energy and heating for many years.
