Brady Gate | |
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  Brady Gate Location within the state of West Virginia  Brady Gate Brady Gate (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 38°32′51″N80°4′38″W / 38.54750°N 80.07722°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Randolph |
| Elevation | 2,884 ft (879 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS ID | 1553962 [1] |
Brady Gate is an unincorporated community in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States.
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