Dimmock, West Virginia facts for kids
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Dimmock, West Virginia
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 Dimmock, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Dimmock, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Fayette |
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS ID | 1554305 |
Dimmock is a small place in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a settlement where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
Dimmock was also once a coal town. This means its main reason for existing was the coal mining industry nearby. Many people who lived there worked in the coal mines.
History of Dimmock
The community of Dimmock likely got its name from a local family. The Dimmock family probably lived in the area when the settlement was first forming. Naming places after important local families was a common practice in the past.
Geography and Location
Dimmock is located in the beautiful state of West Virginia. It sits at an elevation of 1,050 feet (about 320 meters) above sea level. Its exact coordinates are 37 degrees, 57 minutes, 52 seconds North, and 81 degrees, 4 minutes, 10 seconds West. These coordinates help pinpoint its location on a map.
