Moscow, West Virginia facts for kids
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Moscow, West Virginia
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 Moscow, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Moscow, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Hancock |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1549834 |
Moscow is a small place in West Virginia, United States. It's not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it's known as an "unincorporated community." You can find Moscow in Hancock County, right along the Ohio River.
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Discovering Moscow, West Virginia
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is like a neighborhood that doesn't have its own official town government. It's part of a larger county, and the county government helps manage things there. This means Moscow doesn't have its own mayor or town council.
Where is Moscow Located?
Moscow is located in the northern part of West Virginia. It sits right next to the big Ohio River, which forms a natural border between states. The community is also found along West Virginia Route 2, a road that runs through the state.
A Look at Its History
Long ago, Moscow was also known by a different name. An early variant name for this community was New Lexington.
