Harman, West Virginia facts for kids
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Harman, West Virginia
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Location of Harman in Randolph County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Randolph |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.84 km2) |
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,359 ft (719 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 96 |
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(2021)
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95 |
| • Density | 430.34/sq mi (165.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
26270
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-35092 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1551361 |
| Website | https://local.wv.gov/harman/Pages/default.aspx |
Harman is a small town located in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States. In 2020, about 96 people lived there. It's a quiet place nestled in the beautiful Potomac Highlands.
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Town History
The town of Harman got its name from Rev. Asa Harman. He was the first person to own the land where the town now stands. An important old building in Harman is the Day-Vandevander Mill. This mill was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. This means it's a special building recognized for its history and importance.
Where is Harman Located?
Harman is found in a part of West Virginia called the Potomac Highlands. It sits in a valley where two main roads meet: Route 33/55 (which goes east and west) and Route 32 (which starts in Harman and goes north towards the Canaan Valley area). The town covers a total area of about 0.84 square kilometers (0.32 square miles), and all of it is land.
Harman's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 149 | — | |
| 1920 | 100 | −32.9% | |
| 1930 | 114 | 14.0% | |
| 1940 | 184 | 61.4% | |
| 1950 | 146 | −20.7% | |
| 1960 | 128 | −12.3% | |
| 1970 | 142 | 10.9% | |
| 1980 | 181 | 27.5% | |
| 1990 | 128 | −29.3% | |
| 2000 | 126 | −1.6% | |
| 2010 | 143 | 13.5% | |
| 2020 | 96 | −32.9% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 95 | −33.6% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 143 people living in Harman. These people lived in 64 different homes. About 28% of these homes had children under 18 living there. Most of the people living in Harman at that time were White (100%). The average age of people in the town was about 43 years old.
Famous People from Harman
A well-known country music singer named Stoney Cooper was born in Harman in 1918. He was a member of the famous Grand Ole Opry.
See also
In Spanish: Harman (Virginia Occidental) para niños
