Kopperston, West Virginia

Kopperston
Census-designated place (CDP)
WV 85 at 74th Street
WV 85 at 74th Street
Kopperston is located in West Virginia
Kopperston
Kopperston
Location within the state of West Virginia
Coordinates: 37°44′59″N 81°34′3″W / 37.74972°N 81.56750°W / 37.74972; -81.56750
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyWyoming
Area
[1]
 • Total
1.916 sq mi (4.96 km2)
 • Land1.907 sq mi (4.94 km2)
 • Water0.009 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total
569
 • Density300/sq mi (110/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
24854

Kopperston (also Kopperstone) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Wyoming County, West Virginia, United States. Its elevation is 1,660 feet (510 m).[3] Kopperston once had a post office, which closed on March 10, 2007.[4][disputed – discuss] As of the 2020 census, its population was 569.[2]

Twin daughters of miner. Koppers Coal Division, Kopperston Mine (19. August 1946)

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Kopperston has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]

References

  1. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  3. ^ Geographic Names Information System Feature Detail Report, Geographic Names Information System, 1980-06-27. Accessed 2008-05-25.
  4. ^ "Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Archived from the original on April 28, 2019. Retrieved September 26, 2011.
  5. ^ Climate Summary for Kopperston, West Virginia


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