New Milton, West Virginia facts for kids
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New Milton, West Virginia
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 New Milton, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
New Milton, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  West Virginia |
| County |  Doddridge |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
26411
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New Milton is a small place in West Virginia, a state in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. New Milton is located in the central part of Doddridge County.
Discover New Milton
New Milton is a quiet community found along a stream called Meathouse Fork. It is located southeast of West Union. West Union is important because it is the county seat for Doddridge County. This means it's where the main government offices for the county are located.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like New Milton is a group of homes or buildings that are not part of an official city or town. These communities do not have their own mayor or city council. Instead, they are usually governed by the larger county they are in. People living in unincorporated areas still get services like roads and police from the county government.
New Milton's Location and Features
New Milton sits at an elevation of about 833 feet (which is about 254 meters) above sea level. This tells us how high up it is compared to the ocean. For many years, New Milton had its own post office where people could send and receive mail. The ZIP code for this area was 26411. However, this post office was closed several years ago.
