Sweet Run, West Virginia facts for kids
Sweet Run is a small place located in Wayne County, West Virginia, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, the county government helps manage things for the people living there.
Quick facts for kids
Sweet Run
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Wayne |
| Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 1555767 |
Where is Sweet Run Located?
Sweet Run is in the western part of West Virginia. It is part of Wayne County. The community sits about 554 feet (which is about 169 meters) above sea level. This means it's higher up than many places, but not quite a mountain!
You can find Sweet Run on a map using its special coordinates: 38 degrees, 22 minutes, 1 second North, and 82 degrees, 34 minutes, 49 seconds West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on Earth.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Sweet Run is a group of homes or businesses that are not part of an official city or town. They don't have their own mayor or city council. Instead, they are governed by the larger county they are in. For Sweet Run, that's Wayne County. The county government helps with things like roads, schools, and other services for the people living there.
