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Jordan, West Virginia
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 Jordan, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Jordan, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Marion |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1554832 |
Jordan is a small, unincorporated community located in Marion County, West Virginia, in the United States. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's usually managed by the county.
Jordan is situated along the Monongahela River, a major river in West Virginia. It's about 5.5 kilometers (or 3.4 miles) northeast of a larger city called Fairmont, West Virginia.
How Jordan Got Its Name
The community of Jordan likely got its name from a person. It is believed that the name came from a mining official named Mr. Jorgensen. Many small towns in West Virginia were named after important people or features related to the coal mining industry.
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