Henlawson, West Virginia facts for kids
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Henlawson, West Virginia
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 Henlawson, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Henlawson, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Logan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.830 sq mi (2.15 km2) |
| • Land | 0.802 sq mi (2.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.028 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 667 ft (203 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 442 |
| • Density | 551.1/sq mi (212.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25624
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| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1540150 |
| FIPS code | 54-36484 |
Henlawson is a small community in Logan County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population numbers.
In 2010, 442 people lived in Henlawson. The community has its own post office with the ZIP code 25624. People believe Henlawson was named after an early resident, Henry Lawson. In 1921, a company called Merrill Coal Mines started operating here. They even built homes for the miners who worked in the coal mines.
Where is Henlawson?
Henlawson is located in the north-central part of Logan County. It sits on the east side of the Guyandotte River. Across the river to the north is Mitchell Heights. To the southwest, you'll find Justice Addition.
Henlawson is about 5 miles (8 kilometers) north of Logan. Logan is the main town and county seat for Logan County.
Land and Water
The U.S. Census Bureau states that the Henlawson CDP covers a total area of about 0.83 square miles (2.15 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. About 0.80 square miles (2.08 square kilometers) is land.
A small part of the area is water. This water makes up about 0.028 square miles (0.07 square kilometers), or 3.35% of the total area. The Guyandotte River flows north through the area. It eventually joins the Ohio River.
