Curtin, Nicholas County, West Virginia facts for kids
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 Curtin
Location in West Virginia
Curtin
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Nicholas |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1554244 |
Curtin is a small, quiet place in eastern Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
Curtin is located in a special spot. It sits where the Cherry River flows into the larger Gauley River. It's also where two important roads, State Route 20 and State Route 55, cross the Gauley River.
History of Curtin
Curtin was started a long time ago by a person named General G. W. Curtin. It is believed that the community was named after him or his family.
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