Big Chimney, West Virginia facts for kids
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Big Chimney
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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Location in Kanawha County and state of West Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Kanawha |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.059 sq mi (5.33 km2) |
| • Land | 2.003 sq mi (5.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.056 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 627 |
| • Density | 304.5/sq mi (117.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
25302
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
Big Chimney is a small community in West Virginia, United States. It is located in Kanawha County. Big Chimney is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the U.S. Census Bureau has defined for gathering population data. It is not an officially incorporated town or city.
Where is Big Chimney?
Big Chimney is found along U.S. Route 119. You can also reach it using West Virginia Route 114. Another way to get there is from exit 5 of I-79.
What's in a Name?
The name "Big Chimney" comes from a very tall chimney. This chimney was part of a local salt works. A salt works is a place where salt is made or processed. The chimney was a famous landmark in the area. It was so noticeable that people started calling the community after it.
Population
According to the 2010 census, Big Chimney had a population of 627 people. This number helps us understand how many people lived there at that time.
