Kincaid, West Virginia facts for kids
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Kincaid, West Virginia
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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 Kincaid, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Kincaid, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Fayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.874 sq mi (2.26 km2) |
| • Land | 0.861 sq mi (2.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.013 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,138 ft (347 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 260 |
| • Density | 297/sq mi (114.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25119
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| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1554877 |
Kincaid is a small community in Fayette County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the government for collecting population data, but it's not an officially incorporated town or city.
In 2010, about 260 people lived in Kincaid. The community is located on West Virginia Route 61. It is about 8 miles (13 km) northwest of Oak Hill. Kincaid also has its own post office with the ZIP code 25119. The community was first settled in 1878.
The Kincaid Family Legacy
The community of Kincaid was named after the Kincaid family. In 1807, James Kincaid and his wife, Mary Tritt Kincaid, moved to the area. They came from an older part of Virginia. After settling for a short time in Greenbrier County, they decided to move further west. This is how they helped establish the area that is now Kincaid.
The Kincaid family was of Scotch-Irish descent. They became one of the most well-known families in Fayette County. The land where Page, West Virginia is now, and the area north of it, was first called Kincaid. This was because the Kincaid family were the first to settle there.
Transportation in Kincaid
A railway line belonging to the Norfolk Southern Railway passes through Kincaid. This railway is mainly used for moving goods. Currently, there are no trains that carry passengers or a train station in Kincaid.
Coal Mining and Electricity
The history of Kincaid is closely linked to the coal industry. In 1902, a company called Loup Creek Colliery was started for coal mining. By 1918, this company was not only mining coal but also providing electricity. They supplied electric power to 274 customers in both Kincaid and the nearby community of Page.
See also
In Spanish: Kincaid (Virginia Occidental) para niños
