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Lakin, West Virginia
Lakin, West Virginia is located in West Virginia
Lakin, West Virginia
Lakin, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Lakin, West Virginia is located in the United States
Lakin, West Virginia
Lakin, West Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Mason
Elevation
604 ft (184 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
25250
Area code(s) 304 & 681
GNIS feature ID 1549777

Lakin is a small community in Mason County, West Virginia. It's an "unincorporated community," which means it's a place where people live but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Lakin is found along West Virginia Route 62, about 5 miles (8 kilometers) southwest of a town called Mason.

This community was named after a person named M. Lakin, who was an important official for the state.

What's in Lakin?

Lakin is home to several important facilities that serve the state of West Virginia.

Correctional Center

The West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation runs the Lakin Correctional Center here. This facility is for adults.

Lakin Hospital

Since 1979, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources has operated the Lakin Hospital. This hospital is a nursing home with 114 beds, providing long-term care for people who need ongoing medical support.

Historical School

Before the hospital, the state ran a school called the Lakin Industrial School. It was open from 1924 until 1956.

Power Substation

American Electric Power has an electrical substation in Lakin. This substation helps to manage and deliver electricity to homes and businesses in the area.

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