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Lashmeet
Location in Mercer County and the state of West Virginia.
Location in Mercer County and the state of West Virginia.
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Mercer
Area
 • Total 0.750 sq mi (1.94 km2)
 • Land 0.750 sq mi (1.94 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
2,533 ft (772 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 479
 • Density 638.7/sq mi (246.6/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
24733
GNIS feature ID 2586841

Lashmeet is a small community located in Mercer County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that looks like a town but is not officially governed as one.

Where Did Lashmeet Get Its Name?

The name Lashmeet most likely comes from a local family. People in the area used to call them the Lashmeet or Lashmutt family.

Location and People of Lashmeet

Lashmeet is found in the western part of Mercer County. It sits along West Virginia Route 10. This road is northwest of Princeton, which is the main city and county seat for Mercer County.

Even though Lashmeet is not an official town, it has its own post office. The ZIP code for Lashmeet is 24733. According to the 2010 census, 479 people lived in Lashmeet.

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