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Southmoor Heights
Southmoor Heights is located in West Virginia
Southmoor Heights
Southmoor Heights
Location in West Virginia
Southmoor Heights is located in the United States
Southmoor Heights
Southmoor Heights
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Wood
Elevation
814 ft (248 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS ID 1556596

Southmoor Heights is a small place located in Wood County, West Virginia. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's not an official city or town with its own local government. Instead, the county government helps manage things for the people who live there.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

Imagine a neighborhood or a small group of homes that isn't officially a city or town. That's what an unincorporated community is! These places do not have their own mayor or a city council.

Instead, the larger county government takes care of services. This includes things like maintaining roads and ensuring public safety. People living in Southmoor Heights are part of Wood County, West Virginia.

Where is Southmoor Heights Located?

Southmoor Heights is found in Wood County. This county is located within the state of West Virginia. West Virginia is a state in the eastern part of the United States.

Quick Facts About Southmoor Heights

Southmoor Heights sits at an elevation of about 814 feet (which is about 248 meters) above sea level. This means it's quite a bit higher than the ocean!

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