Carolina, West Virginia facts for kids
Carolina is a small community in Marion County, West Virginia, United States. It's located about 2 miles (3.2 km) north-northwest of Worthington. The town has its own post office with the ZIP code 26563. In 2010, about 411 people lived there.
This community was named after Caroline Watson. She was the daughter of James Watson, who was a leader in the mining industry.
Quick facts for kids
Carolina, West Virginia
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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Location in Marion County and the state of West Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Marion |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.831 sq mi (2.15 km2) |
| • Land | 0.830 sq mi (2.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.001 sq mi (0.003 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,184 ft (361 m) |
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| • Total | 411 |
| • Density | 494.6/sq mi (191.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
26563
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| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1554077 |
Famous People from Carolina
Carolina is the hometown of Nick Saban. He is a very well-known American football coach. He used to be the head coach for the Alabama Crimson Tide football team.
See Also
- In Spanish: Carolina (Virginia Occidental) para niños
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