Arista, West Virginia facts for kids
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Arista, West Virginia
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 Arista, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Arista, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mercer |
| Elevation | 2,480 ft (760 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area codes | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1553743 |
Arista is a small place in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a settlement that is not part of an official city or town.
Arista was once a coal town. This means it was a community built around coal mining. Many people who lived there worked in the coal mines.
Where is Arista Located?
Arista is found in the state of West Virginia. It is in Mercer County. You can find Arista along West Virginia Route 10. It is about 4 miles (6.4 km) north of a place called Matoaka.
How Arista Got Its Name
The name Arista has an interesting story. It was named after the wife of a mining official. This person was important in the local coal mining industry.
See also
In Spanish: Arista (Virginia Occidental) para niños
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