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Blount, West Virginia
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 Blount, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Blount, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Kanawha |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25025
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| Area codes | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1536116 |
Blount is a small, unincorporated community located in Kanawha County, West Virginia, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a place with a name, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's governed by the county.
Blount is about 11 miles (18 kilometers) east-southeast of Charleston, which is the capital city of West Virginia.
History of Blount
Blount once had its own post office. This post office was started by Harry and Stella Blount. It first opened on October 30, 1946. The post office served the community for many years. However, it eventually closed its doors on October 24, 2009.
See also
In Spanish: Blount (Virginia Occidental) para niños
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