New Hill, West Virginia facts for kids
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New Hill, West Virginia
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 New Hill, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
New Hill, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  West Virginia |
| County |  Monongalia |
| Elevation | 367 m (1,204 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1555208 |
New Hill is a small place in West Virginia, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like New Hill doesn't have a mayor or a town council. Instead, it's part of a larger area, usually a county. For New Hill, that's Monongalia County.
People living in these areas still get services like roads and schools. These services are managed by the county government. It's a common way for smaller groups of homes to exist.
Where is New Hill Located?
New Hill is found in the northern part of West Virginia. It's about 6.5 miles (10.5 kilometers) west-northwest of a bigger city called Morgantown. Morgantown is well-known for West Virginia University.
So, New Hill is a quiet spot close to a larger, more active city. It's a part of the beautiful landscape of West Virginia.
