Holden, West Virginia facts for kids
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Holden, West Virginia
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 Holden, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Holden, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Logan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.73 sq mi (9.67 km2) |
| • Land | 3.73 sq mi (9.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
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| • Total | 876 |
| • Density | 234.63/sq mi (90.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25625
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-37948 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1540381 |
Holden is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Holden is located in Logan County, West Virginia, in the United States.
In 2010, about 876 people lived in Holden. This number was a bit lower than in 2000, when 1,105 people lived there. The Holden CDP includes several smaller communities. These include Beebe, Frogtown, Sycamore, Diamond, and Davis. All of these places are found in the valley of Copperas Mine Fork.
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Where is Holden Located?
Holden is in the western part of Logan County. It sits along Copperas Mine Fork, which is a small river that flows into Island Creek. Island Creek then joins the Guyandotte River.
Holden is about 4 miles (6 km) southwest of Logan, which is the main town of the county. A major road, U.S. Route 119, runs just east of Holden. This road can take you north about 56 miles (90 km) to Charleston, the capital city of West Virginia. If you go southwest on the same road, you'll reach Pikeville, Kentucky, about 51 miles (82 km) away.
Holden's Size and Land Area
The total area of Holden is about 9.7 square kilometers (3.7 square miles). Almost all of this area is land. Only a very tiny part, less than 0.01%, is water.
Who Lives in Holden?
In 2000, there were 1,105 people living in Holden. These people lived in 436 households, with 324 of them being families. The population density was about 113 people per square mile (43.7 per km2).
About 27.5% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (53.2%) were married couples. About 23.4% of households were single people living alone. The average household had about 2.5 people.
The people in Holden had different ages. About 23.1% were under 18 years old. About 14.8% were 65 years or older. The average age in Holden was 40 years old.
The History of Holden
Holden was built between 1902 and 1915. It was created by a mining engineer named Albert F. "Bert" Holden. He wanted to build a special "model mining town." This means he planned it carefully to be a great place for miners and their families to live.
The town was built along Copperas Mine Fork. It had its own sawmills and a brick-making factory. These helped create all the buildings needed for the community. All the buildings were made from materials found nearby, like stones from a local quarry.
In 1907, another engineer wrote about Holden. He said it was "most attractive and most worthy of praise." He noted that all the houses had electric lights, fireplaces, and porches. They also had water from wells and were nicely painted. He believed it was a very well-planned and managed community.
By 1909, many buildings had been constructed. There were 400 buildings in total. These included houses, stores, barns, and workshops. There was also a power plant to provide electricity. The main part of the community was known as "Main Holden."
Famous People from Holden
Some well-known people have connections to Holden:
- Max Butcher was a baseball pitcher. He played in the 1930s and 1940s. Max Butcher was born in Holden.
- Jack Dempsey was a famous heavyweight boxing champion. He also had ties to the area.
See also
In Spanish: Holden (Virginia Occidental) para niños
