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Molers Crossroads
Molers Crossroads is located in West Virginia
Molers Crossroads
Molers Crossroads
Location in West Virginia
Molers Crossroads is located in the United States
Molers Crossroads
Molers Crossroads
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Jefferson
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID 1555144

Molers Crossroads is a small, quiet place in Jefferson County, West Virginia, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county, and the county government handles its services.

Discovering Molers Crossroads

Molers Crossroads is located in the eastern part of West Virginia. This area is known for its beautiful landscapes and rich history. Being an unincorporated community, it offers a peaceful, rural lifestyle.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community like Molers Crossroads is a group of homes or businesses that are not officially part of a city or town. They don't have their own mayor or city council. Instead, they are governed by the larger county they are in. This means services like roads, police, and fire protection are managed by the county government.

A Look at History

Even though Molers Crossroads is a small community, it has its own history. One important historic site here is the Bethesda United Methodist Church. Churches often serve as important gathering places and landmarks in small communities, connecting people through generations.

Location and Geography

Molers Crossroads is located in Jefferson County, West Virginia. Jefferson County is the easternmost county in West Virginia. It is part of the Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area. The community's exact coordinates are 39 degrees, 23 minutes, 45 seconds North latitude and 77 degrees, 45 minutes, 54 seconds West longitude. This tells us its precise spot on the map!

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