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Dott, West Virginia
Nickname(s): 
Turkey Gap
Dott, West Virginia is located in West Virginia
Dott, West Virginia
Dott, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Dott, West Virginia is located in the United States
Dott, West Virginia
Dott, West Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Mercer
Elevation
2,431 ft (741 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
24721
Area code(s) 304 & 681
GNIS feature ID 1557178

Dott is a small place in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community and was once a busy coal town. This means it grew up around the important coal mining industry.

What is Dott, West Virginia?

Dott is an unincorporated community. This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government. Unlike a city or town with a mayor and council, Dott is part of the larger Mercer County. The county government handles services for Dott.

Dott's Coal Mining Past

Dott was once a "coal town." This means its main reason for existing was the coal mining industry. Many people who lived there worked in the coal mines. Coal towns were common in West Virginia because of the rich coal deposits.

The Turkey Gap Connection

Dott was closely linked to a company called "Turkey Gap Consolidated Coal Company." This company was a big part of the community. Sometimes, Dott was even known by the company's name. This shows how important the coal company was to the town's identity and daily life.

Another Name for Dott

For a time, Dott was also known by a different name: Wenonah. It's interesting how places can have more than one name throughout their history.

Where is Dott Located?

Dott is found in the beautiful state of West Virginia. It is in the northwest part of Mercer County.

  • Dott is about 3.1 miles (5.0 km) northwest of a place called Matoaka.
  • It is also about 1 mile (1.6 km) north of Springton.

These nearby communities help us understand exactly where Dott is on a map.

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