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Coe, West Virginia
Coe, West Virginia is located in West Virginia
Coe, West Virginia
Coe, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Coe, West Virginia is located in the United States
Coe, West Virginia
Coe, West Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Nicholas
Elevation
2,749 ft (838 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s) 304 & 681
GNIS feature ID 1550752

Coe is a small place in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. It is an unincorporated community. This means it is a settlement that is not part of an official city or town. It does not have its own local government.

Coe is located on County Route 7/6. It is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km) east of a town called Craigsville.

History of Coe

How Coe Got Its Name

The community of Coe was named after a person named George T. Coe. He was the first owner of the land where the community was built. This is a common way for places to get their names.

Important Historical Site

An important historical place near Coe is the Laurel Run Rockshelter. A rockshelter is a type of cave or overhang in a rock formation. People often used these places for shelter in ancient times.

The Laurel Run Rockshelter was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. This list includes places that are important to the history of the United States. Being on this list helps protect the site. It also makes sure its history is remembered.

Geography and Location

Coe is found in the state of West Virginia. This state is known for its mountains and beautiful natural areas. Nicholas County is in the central part of West Virginia.

The community's elevation is about 2,749 feet (838 meters) above sea level. This means it is located quite high up in the mountains.

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