Dawmont, West Virginia facts for kids
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Dawmont, West Virginia
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 Dawmont, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Dawmont, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Harrison |
| Elevation | 1,040 ft (320 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1554267 |
Dawmont is a small place in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States. It is called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
Dawmont is located about 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) north of a bigger city called Clarksburg.
How Dawmont Got Its Name
The name Dawmont is a mix of two older names. It comes from "Dawson Coleman" and "Rosemont." Dawson Coleman was a person who owned the Rosemont coal mine in the area. So, the community's name combines parts of his name and the mine's name.
Famous People from Dawmont
Even though Dawmont is a small community, a well-known person was born there. Foge Fazio was born in Dawmont. He became a famous football player and coach. He played for the National Football League and later coached for the University of Pittsburgh football team.
