Anjean, West Virginia facts for kids
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Anjean, West Virginia
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 Anjean, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Anjean, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Greenbrier |
| Elevation | 2,684 ft (818 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area codes | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1553730 |
Anjean is a small, quiet place in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is not officially a city or town with its own local government. Anjean is located about 5 miles (8 kilometers) northeast of a town called Rupert.
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The Name Anjean
The name Anjean has a special story. It was created by combining two names: Ann and Jean. These were the names of relatives belonging to a person who owned a mine in the area. This unique way of naming places was common in the past.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
Anjean is an example of an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that are not part of an official city or town. They do not have their own mayor or city council. Instead, they are usually governed by the county they are in. For Anjean, that is Greenbrier County.
- People living in unincorporated areas still get services like roads and police.
- These services are provided by the county government.
- Many small communities, especially in rural areas, are unincorporated.
Anjean's History as a Coal Town
Anjean was once a "coal town." This means its history is closely tied to the coal mining industry. Many small communities in West Virginia grew up around coal mines.
- Coal towns were often built by mining companies.
- They provided homes and services for miners and their families.
- Life in these towns revolved around the mine.
Today, Anjean remains a small community. It is a reminder of West Virginia's rich mining history and the unique ways communities were formed.
See also
In Spanish: Anjean (Virginia Occidental) para niños
