Maywood, West Virginia facts for kids
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Maywood, West Virginia
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 Maywood, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Maywood, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Fayette |
| Elevation | 3,123 ft (952 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS ID | 1549812 |
Maywood is a small, quiet place in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Maywood was also once called Lees Tree.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own city hall or mayor. Instead, it's usually part of a larger county. The county government handles things like roads, police, and other services for everyone living there.
Maywood's Location
Maywood is located in the beautiful state of West Virginia. It sits high up, about 3,123 feet (952 meters) above sea level. This makes it a place with interesting views and often cooler temperatures. It's in the Eastern Time Zone, just like many places on the East Coast of the United States.
