Pleasant Vale, West Virginia facts for kids

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Unincorporated community
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Country	United States
State	West Virginia
County	Tucker
Elevation	1,640 ft (500 m)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS ID	1689398

Pleasant Vale is a small place located in Tucker County, West Virginia, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town would.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own official city or town government. Instead, it's usually managed by the larger county government it's part of. For example, Pleasant Vale is managed by Tucker County.

• These communities don't have their own mayor or city council.
• Services like roads, police, and fire departments are often provided by the county.
• Many small towns and villages in the United States started as unincorporated communities.

Where is Pleasant Vale Located?

Pleasant Vale is found in the state of West Virginia. West Virginia is in the eastern part of the United States. Specifically, Pleasant Vale is located within Tucker County. This county is known for its beautiful mountains and natural areas.