Beards Fork, West Virginia facts for kids
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Beards Fork, West Virginia
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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 Beards Fork, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Beards Fork, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Fayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.684 sq mi (4.36 km2) |
| • Land | 1.682 sq mi (4.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.002 sq mi (0.005 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,253 ft (382 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 199 |
| • Density | 118.2/sq mi (45.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25014
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-54109 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1553820 |
Beards Fork is a small community in Fayette County, West Virginia. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. Beards Fork was originally a coal town, a place built around coal mining. In 2010, about 199 people lived there.
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Where is Beards Fork?
Beards Fork is located in the middle of Fayette County. It sits between two mountain ridges. The closest town is Robson, which handles mail for Beards Fork. The community is about 1,253 feet (382 meters) above sea level.
What is the History of Beards Fork?
The community got its name from a nearby creek. This creek is called Beards Fork creek.
How Do People Get Around in Beards Fork?
Beards Fork is connected by WV 61. You reach it using Beards Fork Road. This road is paved and has one lane. A small creek runs next to the road. Locals often call this area a 'hollow' or 'holler'.
What is the Economy Like in Beards Fork?
The main organization in Beards Fork is the Southern Appalachian Labor School's Community Center. This is a non-profit group. They help people in the area with housing. They also run programs for children.
Who Lives in Beards Fork?
In 2010, the population of Beards Fork was 199 people. By 2020, the population had changed to 127 people.
See also
In Spanish: Beards Fork (Virginia Occidental) para niños
