Purdy, West Virginia | |
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  Purdy Location within the state of West Virginia  Purdy Purdy (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 38°56′38″N81°8′5″W / 38.94389°N 81.13472°W Coordinates: 38°56′38″N81°8′5″W / 38.94389°N 81.13472°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Calhoun |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS ID | 1549886 [1] |
Purdy is an unincorporated community in Calhoun County, West Virginia, United States.
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