Mannings, West Virginia facts for kids
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Mannings, West Virginia
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 Mannings, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Mannings, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Jefferson |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1542720 |
Mannings is a small place in Jefferson County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is managed by the county.
Mannings is located along West Virginia Route 115. It sits on the western side of the Blue Ridge Mountains, very close to the border with Virginia.
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Community Life in Mannings
Mannings is a quiet community. It does not have its own mayor or town council. Instead, the Jefferson County government helps manage things for the people living there.
Becoming a Town
Sometimes, people in Mannings have thought about becoming an official town. In 2009 and again in 2013, a group of people asked the Jefferson County Commission to make Mannings an incorporated town. This would mean Mannings would have its own local government. However, the County Commission decided not to approve these requests.
Things to See Near Mannings
Even though Mannings is a small community, there are interesting places nearby.
Appalachian Trail Access
The famous Appalachian Trail passes very close to Mannings. This is a long hiking trail that goes through many states in the eastern United States. Hikers can start their journey or take a break at a special entry point called a trailhead at Keyes Gap, which is close to Mannings.
