Helen, West Virginia facts for kids
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Helen, West Virginia
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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Street view Helen West Virginia
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 Helen, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Raleigh |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.238 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| • Land | 0.238 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,732 ft (528 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 219 |
| • Density | 920/sq mi (355.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
25853
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| GNIS feature ID | 2586823 |
Helen is a small community in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area defined for counting people by the government.
As of the 2010 census, about 219 people lived in Helen. Important roads and tracks run through the community. These include West Virginia Route 16, the Winding Gulf, and railroad tracks.
About Helen, West Virginia
Helen is located in the state of West Virginia. It is part of Raleigh County. The community is small, with a population of just over 200 people.
Transportation is easy in Helen. West Virginia Route 16 passes right through it. The Winding Gulf and railroad tracks also run nearby.
History of the Coal Mine
Helen has a rich history tied to coal mining. The Helen mine and its coal camp were first opened in the 1910s. The East Gulf Coal Company started this important operation.
Over the years, different companies ran the mine. The Koppers Coal company took over its operations. Later, it became part of Eastern Gas & Fuel - Coal Division. Finally, it was known as Eastern Associated Coal Company. This company continued to operate the Helen mine into the 1980s.
See also
In Spanish: Helen (Virginia Occidental) para niños
