Dixie, Nicholas County, West Virginia facts for kids
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Dixie, West Virginia
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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 Dixie, Nicholas County, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Dixie, Nicholas County, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| Counties | Fayette and Nicholas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.729 sq mi (1.89 km2) |
| • Land | 0.729 sq mi (1.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 291 |
| • Density | 399.2/sq mi (154.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25059
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| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1538212 |
Dixie is a small community in West Virginia, United States. It is a special kind of place called a "census-designated place," often shortened to CDP. This means it's an area that the government counts as a community for statistics. However, it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Dixie is located across two different counties: Fayette and Nicholas.
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Discovering Dixie, West Virginia
Where is Dixie Located?
Dixie is found in the beautiful state of West Virginia. It sits right on West Virginia Route 16. This road is about 5.5 miles (or 8.9 kilometers) north of a town called Gauley Bridge.
The community of Dixie is unique because it stretches across two different counties. Part of it is in Fayette County, and the other part is in Nicholas County.
How Many People Live in Dixie?
According to the 2010 census, 291 people lived in Dixie. Most of these residents, 202 people, lived in the part of Dixie that is in Nicholas County. The remaining 89 people lived in the Fayette County section.
What's in a Name?
The name "Dixie" might sound familiar! The community was named after "Dixie," which is a well-known nickname for the Southern United States. This name was chosen because many of the first people who settled in this area came from the southern parts of the country.
Mail and More
Dixie has its own post office. This post office uses the ZIP code 25059. This helps make sure mail gets to the right homes and businesses in the area.
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