Anmoore, West Virginia facts for kids
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Anmoore, West Virginia
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Location of Anmoore in Harrison County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | West Virginia | |
| County | Harrison | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.06 sq mi (2.74 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.06 sq mi (2.74 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 1,014 ft (309 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 514 | |
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(2021)
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508 | |
| • Density | 694.42/sq mi (268.17/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
26323
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| Area code(s) | 304 | |
| FIPS code | 54-01900 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1534961 | |
| Website | https://www.anmoorewv.com/ | |
Anmoore is a small town in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States. It is located where WV 58 and Interstate 79 meet. In 2020, about 514 people lived there.
The town's name comes from a nearby stream called Ann Moore Run.
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Where is Anmoore?
Anmoore is located in West Virginia at these coordinates: 39°15′30″N 80°17′17″W.
The town covers a total area of about 1.06 square miles (2.74 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Anmoore's History
Anmoore has an interesting history, starting many years ago.
Early Settlement
The first person to settle in this area was Andrew Cottrill in 1772.
Growth and Industry
In 1903, a large piece of land was bought to expand the nearby city of Clarksburg. A company called Grasselli Chemical decided to build a factory there. In May 1904, the chemical plant started working, hiring 50 people. Soon after, plans were made to build houses for the factory workers to rent. Many of these workers came from Asturias, a region in Spain.
Becoming a Town
In 1917, a post office was opened in the community, and it was officially named Anmoore. Later, in December 1950, Anmoore became an official town. Victor Gonzalez was chosen as its first mayor.
Who Lives in Anmoore?
The number of people living in Anmoore has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 1,050 | — | |
| 1970 | 944 | −10.1% | |
| 1980 | 865 | −8.4% | |
| 1990 | 686 | −20.7% | |
| 2000 | 685 | −0.1% | |
| 2010 | 770 | 12.4% | |
| 2020 | 514 | −33.2% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 508 | −34.0% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 770 people living in Anmoore. These people lived in 303 households, and 197 of these were families.
Most of the people living in Anmoore were White (97.0%). A small number were African American (1.3%), Native American (0.4%), or Asian (0.4%). About 0.9% of the population had two or more racial backgrounds. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 1.7% of the population.
The average age of people in Anmoore in 2010 was 32 years old. About 27.7% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Famous People from Anmoore
- Ken Ash – A baseball player who pitched in major league games for four seasons.
- Sam Fernandez – A football player and coach for the Charleston Rockets team.
See also
In Spanish: Anmoore para niños
