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Miracle Run
Miracle Run is located in West Virginia
Miracle Run
Miracle Run
Location in West Virginia
Miracle Run is located in the United States
Miracle Run
Miracle Run
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  West Virginia
County Monongalia
Elevation
1,030 ft (310 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS ID 1555138

Miracle Run is a small place in West Virginia, United States. It's not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it's called an unincorporated community. This means it's part of a larger area, Monongalia County, which handles its services.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a group of homes or buildings that doesn't have its own local government. It's different from a city or town. Instead, the county government takes care of things like roads and public safety. People living in Miracle Run are part of Monongalia County.

Where is Miracle Run Located?

Miracle Run is found in the northern part of West Virginia. This state is known for its beautiful mountains and forests. Monongalia County is in the northern tip of West Virginia. It borders the state of Pennsylvania.

How Miracle Run Got Its Name

This community gets its name from a nearby stream. The stream is also called Miracle Run. Often, small communities are named after natural features close by. This helps people know where they are.

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