Zackville, West Virginia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Zackville
Unincorporated community
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Country	United States
State	West Virginia
County	Wirt
Elevation	673 ft (205 m)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS ID	1549999

Zackville is a small place in Wirt County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't officially a town or city.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own local government. This is different from a city or town, which usually has a mayor and a city council.

How They Are Governed

• Instead of having its own government, an unincorporated community like Zackville is managed by the larger county it is in. For Zackville, that's Wirt County.
• The county government takes care of things like roads, police, and other services for these communities.

Why Some Places Are Unincorporated

• Many communities stay unincorporated because they are small.
• Sometimes, people in these areas prefer to have fewer local rules.
• It can also be simpler to be part of the county's services.

Where is Zackville Located?

Zackville is found in the state of West Virginia. West Virginia is in the eastern part of the United States.

Wirt County Details

• Zackville is located within Wirt County.
• Wirt County is a rural area known for its natural beauty.
• The county seat, which is the main town, is Elizabeth.