Round Bottom, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Round Bottom
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 Round Bottom
Location in West Virginia
Round Bottom
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Wetzel |
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS ID | 1546102 |
Round Bottom is a small place in Wetzel County, West Virginia, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and people living together, but it does not have its own local government like a city or town.
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What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live close together. However, it is not officially a city or town. It does not have its own mayor or city council. Instead, the county government manages services for the area. For Round Bottom, this means Wetzel County handles things like roads and public safety.
Where is Round Bottom Located?
Round Bottom is found in the state of West Virginia. West Virginia is in the eastern part of the United States. Specifically, Round Bottom is in Wetzel County.
Elevation and Coordinates
This community sits at an elevation of about 1,089 feet (332 meters) above sea level. This means it is quite a bit higher than the ocean! You can find Round Bottom on a map using its geographic coordinates. These are 39 degrees, 41 minutes, 59 seconds North and 80 degrees, 26 minutes, 8 seconds West.
Time Zone
Like many places in the eastern United States, Round Bottom is in the Eastern Time Zone. This means it observes Eastern Standard Time (EST) for most of the year. During daylight saving time, it switches to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
