Big Four, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Big Four
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 Big Four
Location in West Virginia
Big Four
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | McDowell |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1558348 |
Big Four is a small community in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States. It is an unincorporated community, meaning it does not have its own local government like a city or town. The post office in Big Four has now closed.
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History of Big Four
How Big Four Got Its Name
Big Four was first known by the name Cirrus. The community later changed its name to Big Four. This new name came from four men who ran the coal mines in the area. Coal mining was a very important industry here.
Pastimes and Places to Visit
Big Four was once a lively place with fun spots for people to gather. It had a popular restaurant called "The Chatterbox." This restaurant was a favorite place for locals to meet and eat.
The community also had a place for entertainment outdoors. The Starland Drive-In Theater was a popular spot to watch movies. People could enjoy films from their cars. There was also a roller rink, where people could go roller skating for fun and exercise.
Images for kids
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A postmark from Big Four, West Virginia.
See also
In Spanish: Big Four (Virginia Occidental) para niños
