Hundred, West Virginia facts for kids
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Hundred, West Virginia
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Location of Hundred in Wetzel County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | West Virginia | |
| County | Wetzel | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.50 sq mi (1.30 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.50 sq mi (1.30 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 1,027 ft (313 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 257 | |
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248 | |
| • Density | 521.91/sq mi (201.45/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
26575
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| Area code(s) | 304 | |
| FIPS code | 54-39340 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1540584 | |
| Website | https://www.townofhundred.org/ | |
Hundred is a small town in Wetzel County, West Virginia, United States. In 2020, about 257 people lived there. The town got its unique name from a local resident, Henry "Old Hundred" Church. He was called "Old Hundred" because he lived to be over 100 years old! Hundred is the only place in the entire United States with this name.
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Getting Around Hundred
Hundred is located along three important roads. Two of these are state routes in West Virginia. U.S. Route 250 runs through the whole town.
West Virginia Route 69 connects to U.S. 250. It goes all the way to the Pennsylvania state line. There, it changes into Pennsylvania Route 18. West Virginia Route 7 also connects to U.S. 250. This road leads to other parts of Wetzel County and the state.
A Look at Hundred's History
The town was named to honor Henry "Old Hundred" Church (1751-1860) and his wife, Hannah Church (1754-1860). Both of them lived to be over 100 years old. This is why the town has such a special name.
Hundred's Location and Size
The town of Hundred covers a total area of about 0.50 square miles (1.30 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
People of Hundred
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 261 | — | |
| 1910 | 557 | 113.4% | |
| 1920 | 710 | 27.5% | |
| 1930 | 788 | 11.0% | |
| 1940 | 706 | −10.4% | |
| 1950 | 587 | −16.9% | |
| 1960 | 475 | −19.1% | |
| 1970 | 475 | 0.0% | |
| 1980 | 485 | 2.1% | |
| 1990 | 386 | −20.4% | |
| 2000 | 344 | −10.9% | |
| 2010 | 299 | −13.1% | |
| 2020 | 257 | −14.0% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 248 | −17.1% | |
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In 2010, there were 299 people living in Hundred. Most of the people living in the town were White (99.0%). About 1.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Hundred was 44.1 years. About 21.4% of residents were under 18 years old. Around 18.7% were 65 years or older. The town had a nearly even split between males (50.2%) and females (49.8%).
Schools in Hundred
Hundred has two schools that serve students from the town and nearby areas. Long Drain School is for elementary and middle school students. Hundred High School is where older students attend high school. The sports teams for Hundred are known as the Hundred Hornets.
Famous People from Hundred
- Edward Lee King was born in Hundred. He played professional baseball for seven years. He even scored the winning run in the 1922 World Series for the New York Giants!
- Henry Lee Church, also known as "Old Hundred," died in 1860. He was a British soldier. His nickname is the reason the town of Hundred got its name.
See also
In Spanish: Hundred (Virginia Occidental) para niños
