Sattes, West Virginia facts for kids
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Sattes, West Virginia
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 Sattes, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Sattes, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Kanawha |
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS ID | 1546445 |
Sattes is a small community located in Kanawha County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it is a group of homes and people living together, but it does not have its own official local government like a city or town.
About Sattes
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it is not officially a city or town. These communities are usually governed by the larger county they are in. For example, Sattes is governed by Kanawha County.
History of Sattes
Sattes began to grow when a railroad line was built through the area. Railroads were very important for travel and moving goods in the past. When a railroad came to a new place, it often helped that area develop and attract more people.
Post Office
Sattes once had its own post office. However, this post office is now closed. This means that people living in Sattes get their mail from a nearby post office instead.
