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Latrobe, West Virginia
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 Latrobe, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Latrobe, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Logan |
| Elevation | 1,010 ft (310 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1554914 |
Latrobe is a small place in the state of West Virginia, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it is managed by the county it is in, which is Logan County. Latrobe was also once a "coal town," meaning many people who lived there worked in coal mining.
Discovering Latrobe, West Virginia
Latrobe is located in the beautiful mountains of West Virginia. It sits along County Route 16. The community is also found near a stream called Buffalo Creek.
Where is Latrobe Located?
Latrobe is about 6.9 miles (11.1 kilometers) east-northeast of a town called Man. This puts it in the southwestern part of West Virginia. The area is known for its natural beauty and history related to mining.
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