Russelldale, West Virginia facts for kids
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Russelldale
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 Russelldale
Location in West Virginia
Russelldale
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mineral |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1555543 |
Russelldale is a small place in Mineral County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
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Discovering Russelldale's Location
Russelldale is found in a beautiful part of West Virginia. It sits on a place called Patterson Creek Mountain. This mountain is to the east of a creek named Patterson Creek.
Where is Mineral County?
Mineral County is in the northeastern part of West Virginia. It's known for its lovely mountains and valleys. Many small communities like Russelldale are found here.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own separate government like a city or town. For example, it won't have its own mayor or city council. Instead, the county government takes care of services like roads and public safety for everyone living there.
Fun Facts About Russelldale
- Russelldale is located at an elevation of 879 feet (about 268 meters) above sea level. This means it's quite high up!
- The time zone for Russelldale is Eastern Time. Like many places, it uses Eastern Standard Time (EST) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) in summer.
