Sovereign, West Virginia | |
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  Sovereign  Sovereign | |
| Coordinates: 37°51′42″N81°49′34″W / 37.86167°N 81.82611°W Coordinates: 37°51′42″N81°49′34″W / 37.86167°N 81.82611°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Logan |
| Elevation | 1,030 ft (310 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS ID | 1555676 [1] |
Sovereign is an unincorporated community in Logan County, West Virginia, United States.
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