Pettry Bottom, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pettry Bottom
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 Pettry Bottom
Location in West Virginia
Pettry Bottom
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Raleigh |
| Elevation | 1,063 ft (324 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS ID | 1555335 |
Pettry Bottom is a small place in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
About Pettry Bottom
Pettry Bottom is a quiet spot located in the beautiful state of West Virginia. This area is part of Raleigh County. It sits at an elevation of about 1,063 feet (324 meters) above sea level, which is like being on top of a pretty tall hill!
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it's not officially a city or town. This means it doesn't have its own mayor or city council. Instead, it's usually governed by the larger county it's located in. Think of it as a neighborhood that's part of a bigger county area.
Time Zone
Pettry Bottom is in the Eastern Time Zone. This means that during most of the year, it follows Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-5). In the summer, like many places, it switches to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), moving the clocks forward by one hour (UTC-4).
