Gallipolis Ferry, West Virginia facts for kids
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Gallipolis Ferry, West Virginia
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 Gallipolis Ferry, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mason |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.771 sq mi (7.18 km2) |
| • Land | 2.275 sq mi (5.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.496 sq mi (1.28 km2) |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 817 |
| • Density | 294.84/sq mi (113.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25515
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| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1554524 |
Gallipolis Ferry is a small community in Mason County, West Virginia, United States. It is located right along the Ohio River and West Virginia Route 2. In 2010, about 817 people lived there.
About Gallipolis Ferry
Gallipolis Ferry is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place that looks like a town but doesn't have its own local government. The U.S. Census Bureau defines these areas for collecting population data.
Location and History
This community sits on the banks of the Ohio River. This river forms the border between West Virginia and Ohio. A major structure here is the Robert C. Byrd Locks & Dam. This dam helps control the river's water level for boats and ships.
The name "Gallipolis Ferry" comes from its past. A ferry boat used to carry people and goods across the Ohio River. This ferry connected the area to Gallipolis, Ohio, which is a town just across the river.
Part of a Larger Area
Gallipolis Ferry is also part of the Point Pleasant, WV–OH Micropolitan Statistical Area. A "micropolitan area" is a region that includes a city with a population of 10,000 to 50,000 people, plus the nearby areas that are closely connected to it. It helps describe how smaller towns and the countryside are linked to a central hub.
