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Accoville, West Virginia
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 Accoville, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Accoville, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Logan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.23 sq mi (8.37 km2) |
| • Land | 3.22 sq mi (8.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.008 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 830 ft (250 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 574 |
| • Density | 178/sq mi (68.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25606
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| Area codes | 304 & 681 |
| FIPS code | 54-00196 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1534798 |
Accoville is a small community located in Logan County, West Virginia, United States. It is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting population data, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
Accoville sits along a waterway called Buffalo Creek. In 2010, about 574 people lived there.
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Where is Accoville Located?
Accoville is found in the southeastern part of Logan County. It is nestled in the valley of Buffalo Creek. The community also stretches east along a smaller branch of the creek called its Right Fork.
Accoville's Neighbors
To the northeast, along Buffalo Creek, you'll find Amherstdale. If you travel southwest down the creek, you'll reach Kistler. The county seat, Logan, is about 16 miles (26 km) northwest. You can get there by following Buffalo Creek and then the Guyandotte River.
How Big is Accoville?
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the total area of Accoville is about 3.2 square miles (8.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.008 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
History of Accoville
The name Accoville comes from a local business. It was named after the Amherst Coal Company, often shortened to "ACCO."
Buffalo Creek Flood
In 1972, Accoville was affected by the Buffalo Creek flood. This was a very serious disaster caused when a dam holding back coal waste failed. The dam was located on a hillside above the community. This event caused a lot of damage and sadness for the people living there.
Mining Accidents in the Area
Mining has been an important industry in this region. Sadly, there have been accidents. In 2006, a miner from Accoville, Don Israel Bragg, was among those who lost their lives in a mining accident at the Aracoma Alma Mine in Melville.
Famous People from Accoville
Accoville is the hometown of Ted Belcher. He was a soldier in the U.S. Army. Ted Belcher received the Medal of Honor, which is the highest award for bravery a U.S. military member can get. He earned this honor for his actions during the Vietnam War.
See also
In Spanish: Accoville para niños
