Higby | |
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  Higby Location within the state of West Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 38°39′26″N81°29′26″W / 38.65722°N 81.49056°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Roane |
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS ID | 1740904 [1] |
Higby is a ghost town in Roane County, West Virginia.
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