Jarrett, West Virginia | |
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  Jarrett Location within West Virginia and the United States  Jarrett Jarrett (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 38°26′30″N81°29′4″W / 38.44167°N 81.48444°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Kanawha |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS ID | 1741924 [1] |
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