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Snowden, West Virginia
Snowden, West Virginia is located in West Virginia
Snowden, West Virginia
Snowden, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Snowden, West Virginia is located in the United States
Snowden, West Virginia
Snowden, West Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Lincoln
Elevation
784 ft (239 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID 1549935

Snowden is a small place in Lincoln County, West Virginia, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and buildings that are not officially part of a city or town government. Instead, it is managed by the county.

About Snowden

Snowden is located in the beautiful state of West Virginia. It is a quiet area where people live without a formal city government. Years ago, Snowden had its own post office. However, that post office is now closed. This means that residents living in Snowden get their mail from a nearby town or post office.

Where is Snowden Located?

Snowden is found at these geographic coordinates: 38 degrees, 11 minutes, 51 seconds North and 81 degrees, 56 minutes, 14 seconds West. It sits at an elevation of about 784 feet (which is about 239 meters) above sea level. This elevation tells us how high the land is compared to the ocean.

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