Kiahsville, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kiahsville
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Kiahsville Post Office, established in 1884.
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 Kiahsville, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Kiahsville, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Wayne |
| Area | |
| • Land | 17.749 sq mi (45.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.000 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 708 ft (216 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 314 (336 as of 2,009) |
| • Density | 17.69/sq mi (6.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
25534
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
Kiahsville is a small, quiet community in southern Wayne County, West Virginia. It is not a city or a town with its own government. Instead, it is an "unincorporated community." This means it is a group of homes and people living together without a formal town council. Kiahsville is part of a larger area called the Huntington-Ashland Metropolitan Statistical Area. This area had about 288,649 people in 2000. Kiahsville is close to another community called Cove Gap.
About Kiahsville
Kiahsville is located where Kiah Creek meets another body of water. The community got its name from an early settler. His name was Hezekiah Wiley. People shortened his first name to "Kiah," and that is how Kiahsville got its name! The Kiahsville Post Office was set up in 1884.
What's Nearby?
A beautiful place called East Lynn Lake is very close to Kiahsville. This lake is a great spot for outdoor activities. You can enjoy fishing, boating, and hiking there. It is a popular place for people who love nature.
Other Communities Close By
Kiahsville is surrounded by other small communities. Some of the closest ones include:
- Cove Gap (only 0.1 miles away!)
- Cuzzie (about 2.7 miles away)
- Brabant (about 3.6 miles away)
- Harts (about 7.7 miles away)
- Ranger (about 8.1 miles away)
- East Lynn (about 9.6 miles away)
These communities are all part of the same region in West Virginia.
