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Sugar Camp, West Virginia
Sugar Camp, West Virginia is located in West Virginia
Sugar Camp, West Virginia
Sugar Camp, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Sugar Camp, West Virginia is located in the United States
Sugar Camp, West Virginia
Sugar Camp, West Virginia
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  West Virginia
County Doddridge
Elevation
843 ft (257 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS ID 1689595

Sugar Camp is a small, unincorporated community. It is located in Doddridge County, West Virginia, in the United States. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government. Instead, it is managed by the larger county or state government.

Where is Sugar Camp Located?

Sugar Camp is found in the state of West Virginia. It is part of Doddridge County. The community sits right where two small streams meet. These streams are called Toms Fork and Meathouse Fork.

How to Get There

You can reach Sugar Camp by traveling along West Virginia Route 18. This road helps connect the community to other places nearby.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community like Sugar Camp is different from a city or town. Cities and towns have their own mayors and councils. They also have their own local laws.

How Unincorporated Communities are Governed

In an unincorporated community, the county government handles most services. This includes things like roads and public safety. Residents still follow state and national laws.

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