Armilda, West Virginia facts for kids

Armilda is a small, unincorporated community located in Wayne County, West Virginia, United States. It's about five miles south of the town of Wayne. Being "unincorporated" means it's not an official city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county. Armilda was named after the wife of one of the early settlers in the area.

A Glimpse into Armilda's Past

Armilda has a rich history, even though it's a small place.

Early Days and Education

Years ago, Armilda had a simple, one-room schoolhouse where children from the community would gather to learn. This was a common way for kids to get their education in rural areas back then.

The Railway Connection

A long time ago, there was also a special stop for trains called a "flag station" in Armilda. This was on the Norfolk and Western Railway line that went all the way to East Lynn. A flag station meant that trains would only stop if someone waved a flag to signal they wanted to get on, or if a passenger on the train asked to get off there.

Moving Graves for Progress

In the 1960s, a big project began to build the East Lynn Lake. Because of the lake's construction, some graves in the area had to be moved. They were carefully relocated to a large new cemetery built on a hill overlooking Armilda. This cemetery is now known as Community Memorial Gardens, but many people also call it the "government cemetery."

Armilda Today

Armilda is part of a larger area called the Huntington-Ashland Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). This is a way for the government to group together cities and the surrounding communities that are closely connected. As of 2013, this larger area had a population of about 363,000 people.

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In Spanish: Armilda (Virginia Occidental) para niños