Tyrone, West Virginia facts for kids
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Tyrone
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 Tyrone
Location in West Virginia
Tyrone
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  West Virginia |
| County |  Monongalia |
| Elevation | 1,453 ft (443 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS ID | 1555849 |
Tyrone is a small place in Monongalia County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it is managed by the county government.
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What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a group of homes or buildings that are not part of an official city or town. These places do not have their own mayor or city council. They do not have their own local police or fire departments.
How Unincorporated Communities are Governed
Instead of having their own local government, unincorporated communities are managed by the county. For Tyrone, this means Monongalia County handles services. These services include things like roads, law enforcement, and other public needs. People living in these areas still pay taxes to the county and state.
Where is Tyrone Located?
Tyrone is found in the state of West Virginia, which is in the eastern part of the United States. More specifically, it is located within Monongalia County. This county is in the northern part of West Virginia.
Geographic Details
The community of Tyrone is situated at an elevation of about 1,453 feet (443 meters) above sea level. Its exact location can be described using geographic coordinates. These coordinates are 39 degrees, 38 minutes, 22 seconds North latitude and 79 degrees, 51 minutes, 31 seconds West longitude.
