Blennerhassett, West Virginia facts for kids
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Blennerhassett, West Virginia
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Location of Blennerhassett, West Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Wood |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.0 sq mi (13.0 km2) |
| • Land | 5.0 sq mi (13.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,089 |
| • Density | 618/sq mi (237.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-08308 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2389216 |
Blennerhassett is a small community in Wood County, West Virginia, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city. Blennerhassett is part of a larger area that includes nearby cities like Parkersburg and Marietta. In 2010, about 3,089 people lived here.
History of Blennerhassett
This community gets its name from Blennerhassett Island. This island is located in the Ohio River, very close to the area. The island itself was named after its owner in the 1800s, a man named Harman Blennerhassett. He was an immigrant from Ireland who came to the United States.
Geography of Blennerhassett
Blennerhassett covers an area of about 5.0 square miles (which is about 13.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
People of Blennerhassett
In the year 2000, there were 3,225 people living in Blennerhassett. These people lived in 1,227 homes, and 996 of those were families.
Many homes had children under 18 living there. Most households were married couples living together. The average age of people in Blennerhassett was 41 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Blennerhassett (Virginia Occidental) para niños
