Five Block, West Virginia | |
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  Five Block  Five Block | |
| Coordinates: 37°53′42″N81°49′26″W / 37.89500°N 81.82389°W Coordinates: 37°53′42″N81°49′26″W / 37.89500°N 81.82389°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Logan |
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS ID | 1539019 [1] |
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