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Altman is located in West Virginia
Altman
Altman
Location in West Virginia
Altman is located in the United States
Altman
Altman
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Boone
Elevation
666 ft (203 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS ID 1741699

Altman is a small place in Boone County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it is part of the larger county.

Altman is also known as a coal town. This means it was a community built around the business of mining coal.

What is a Coal Town?

Life in a Mining Community

Coal towns like Altman were very important in the past. They grew up around coal mines. People moved to these towns to work in the mines. The mines provided jobs for many families.

These towns often had houses, stores, and schools. They were built by the mining companies. Life in a coal town was often focused on the mine. The mine was the main source of income for most families.

The Role of Coal

Coal was a very important fuel for a long time. It was used to power factories and heat homes. It also helped make electricity. Because of this, coal towns were vital to the economy.

Over time, many coal mines closed. This happened as other energy sources became popular. When mines closed, many people moved away. This caused some coal towns to become smaller.

Altman Today

Altman's post office has closed. This often happens in very small communities. Even without a post office, Altman remains a part of Boone County. It is a quiet reminder of West Virginia's mining history.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Altman (Virginia Occidental) para niños

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