Arcola, West Virginia facts for kids
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Arcola
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 Arcola
Location in West Virginia
Arcola
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Webster |
| Elevation | 1,873 ft (571 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS ID | 1550113 |
Arcola is a small place located in Webster County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community" and was once a "coal town."
An unincorporated community is a settlement that does not have its own local government. Instead, it is usually managed by a larger county or state government. A coal town is a community that grew up around coal mining operations. These towns were very important for the people who worked in the mines.
The name Arcola comes from the words "our coal." This name was chosen by the coal mining officials. It shows how important coal was to the people who lived and worked there. Arcola is located at an elevation of about 1,873 feet (571 meters) above sea level.
See also
In Spanish: Arcola (Virginia Occidental) para niños
