Coco, West Virginia facts for kids
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Coco, West Virginia
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 Coco, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Coco, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Kanawha |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS ID | 1549635 |
Coco is a small, unincorporated community. It is located in Kanawha County, West Virginia, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a group of homes or businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
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What's in a Name? The Story of Coco
The name of a place often has an interesting story. Coco, West Virginia, is no different!
From Elklick to Poco
Before it was called Coco, this community had a different name. It was known as "Elklick." This name likely came from the large number of elk that lived in the area. Elk would often visit places where they could lick salt from the ground.
How Poco Became Coco
Later, the community was named "Poco." This name was inspired by a rooster from a story. However, when the name was officially processed by the postal service, a small change happened. The spelling was changed from "Poco" to "Coco." That's how the community got its unique name!
Coco Cemetery
In Coco, West Virginia, there is a place called "Coco Cemetery." A cemetery is a special area where people who have passed away are buried. This cemetery is home to 19 memorials. These memorials are markers or monuments that honor the people buried there.
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- In Spanish: Coco (Virginia Occidental) para niños
