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South Buckhannon
South Buckhannon is located in West Virginia
South Buckhannon
South Buckhannon
Location in West Virginia
South Buckhannon is located in the United States
South Buckhannon
South Buckhannon
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Upshur
Elevation
1,434 ft (437 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS ID 1696781

South Buckhannon is a small community located in Upshur County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community."

About South Buckhannon

South Buckhannon is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own official local government. Unlike a city or town, it doesn't have a mayor or a city council.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a group of homes or buildings that share a name. However, it is not officially organized as a city or town. This means that the local services, like roads and public safety, are usually managed by the larger county government. For South Buckhannon, these services are handled by Upshur County.

Where is South Buckhannon Located?

South Buckhannon is found in the state of West Virginia. West Virginia is a state in the eastern part of the United States. The community is specifically located within Upshur County. It sits at an elevation of about 1,434 feet (437 meters) above sea level.

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