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Varneytown, West Virginia
Varneytown, West Virginia is located in West Virginia
Varneytown, West Virginia
Varneytown, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Varneytown, West Virginia is located in the United States
Varneytown, West Virginia
Varneytown, West Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Clay
Elevation
810 ft (250 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS ID 1555880

Varneytown is a small place in Clay County, West Virginia, United States. It is an "unincorporated community." This means it is a group of homes or buildings that is not officially part of a city or town government. Instead, it is usually managed by the county it is in.

What is Varneytown?

Varneytown is not a city with its own mayor or city council. It is more like a neighborhood or a small settlement. People who live here are part of Clay County. The county government helps with things like roads and services for the area.

Where is Varneytown Located?

Varneytown is found in the state of West Virginia. It is specifically located within Clay County. The community sits at an elevation of about 810 feet (247 meters) above sea level. This means it is quite high up compared to sea level.

Time Zone and Identification

Like many places in West Virginia, Varneytown is in the Eastern Time Zone. This means it follows Eastern Standard Time (EST) for most of the year. During warmer months, it switches to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Every place in the United States has a special identification number. Varneytown's unique number is 1555880. This number helps to identify it in official geographic systems.

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