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The Y, West Virginia
The Y, West Virginia is located in West Virginia
The Y, West Virginia
The Y, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
The Y, West Virginia is located in the United States
The Y, West Virginia
The Y, West Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Jackson
Elevation
597 ft (182 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS ID 1548013

The Y is a small place in Jackson County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a settlement that is not officially part of a city or town. Instead, it is governed directly by the county.

About The Y

The Y is located in the state of West Virginia. It sits in Jackson County. The area is about 597 feet (or 182 meters) above sea level. This elevation tells us how high the land is compared to the ocean.

People in The Y follow the Eastern Time Zone. This is the same time zone as many other places on the East Coast of the United States. During part of the year, they use Daylight Saving Time, which means clocks are moved forward one hour.

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