Windy, West Virginia facts for kids
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Windy
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Location in West Virginia
Windy
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Wirt |
| Elevation | 1,099 ft (335 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1556005 |
Windy is a small, unincorporated community. It is found in Wirt County, West Virginia, in the United States. An unincorporated community is a place that does not have its own local government. Instead, it is managed by the larger county or state.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Windy is a group of homes or buildings that are not part of an official city or town. This means they do not have a mayor or a city council. Services like roads and police are usually provided by the county government.
Why is it Called Windy?
The community of Windy likely got its name because of the weather. People living there probably noticed that it was often quite windy at that location. This is a common way for places to get their names, based on their natural features or conditions.
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