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  Kester Location within the state of West Virginia  Kester Kester (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 38°36′58″N81°17′52″W / 38.61611°N 81.29778°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Roane |
| Elevation | 1,138 ft (347 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS ID | 1740921 [1] |
Kester was an unincorporated community in Roane County, West Virginia, United States.
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