Beaver, West Virginia facts for kids
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Beaver, West Virginia
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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Location of Beaver, West Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Raleigh |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.4 sq mi (11.4 km2) |
| • Land | 4.4 sq mi (11.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,717 ft (828 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,308 |
| • Density | 297/sq mi (114.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25813
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-05260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2389185 |
Beaver is a small community in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city or village. In 2010, about 1,308 people lived in Beaver.
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How Beaver Got Its Name
Beaver got its name around 1860. It was named because there were many beavers in the local creeks. When the community wanted a post office, they found another town in West Virginia already had the name "Beaver."
So, they chose the name "Oxley." This name came from a man in Huntington who owned a clothing store there. Later, around 1929 or 1930, a man named Grover Hedrick bought a lumber company in the area. He changed the community's name to "Glen Hedrick."
But the people living in the community wanted the name "Beaver" back. They asked the government to change it again. Finally, in 1939, the community was officially named Beaver once more.
Where is Beaver Located?
Beaver is in West Virginia. It covers a total area of about 4.4 square miles (11.4 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. Only a very tiny part, less than 1%, is water.
Who Lives in Beaver?
In 2010, there were 1,308 people living in Beaver. Most of the people living there are white. A small number of people are Asian or have two or more races.
The people in Beaver live in different types of homes. Many are married couples living together. Some homes have children under 18. The average age of people in Beaver is about 39 years old.
Famous People from Beaver
- Cynthia Rylant (born in 1954) is a well-known children's author. She spent part of her childhood living in Beaver. She also lived in Cool Ridge.
See also
In Spanish: Beaver (Virginia Occidental) para niños
