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Hugheston, West Virginia
Hugheston, West Virginia is located in West Virginia
Hugheston, West Virginia
Hugheston, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Hugheston, West Virginia is located in the United States
Hugheston, West Virginia
Hugheston, West Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Kanawha
Area
 • Total 15.4 sq mi (40 km2)
 • Land 15.4 sq mi (40 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
636 ft (194 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total 569
 • Density 36.95/sq mi (14.27/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
25110
Area code(s) 304 & 681
GNIS feature ID 1554756

Hugheston is a small community in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States. It is an "unincorporated community," which means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger Kanawha County.

Hugheston is located on the north side of the Kanawha River. It sits directly across the river from another community called Pratt. The community has its own post office with a special mail code, known as ZIP code 25110.

Naming Hugheston

The name Hugheston most likely comes from an early settler named Robert Hughes. He was a pioneer in the area. According to local stories, Robert Hughes was taken by Native Americans. This event is believed to be the reason the community was named after him.

Famous People from Hugheston

A well-known historian and author, Otis K. Rice, was born in Hugheston. He was born on June 6, 1919. Otis K. Rice became very important in West Virginia's history. In 2003, he was named West Virginia's first Historian Laureate. This is a special title given to someone who is an expert in the history of the state.

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