Lavalette, West Virginia facts for kids
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Lavalette
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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 Lavalette
Location in West Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Wayne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.607 sq mi (6.75 km2) |
| • Land | 2.607 sq mi (6.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,073 |
| • Density | 411.58/sq mi (158.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Lavalette is a small community in Wayne County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.
In 2010, about 1,073 people lived in Lavalette.
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Where is Lavalette Located?
Lavalette is found where two main roads meet: West Virginia Route 152 and West Virginia Route 75. It is about eight miles south of a larger city called Huntington.
Nearby Nature and Water
The community is close to some beautiful natural spots. You can find Beech Fork Lake nearby. This lake is a popular place for fun activities like boating and fishing. Also, Twelvepole Creek flows through the area.
How Lavalette Got Its Name
Lavalette was named after a girl named Lavalette Miller. Her father worked for the Norfolk & Western Railway, which was a big train company.
Part of a Larger Area
Lavalette is part of a bigger region known as the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, Metropolitan Statistical Area. This area includes parts of West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio. In 2010, over 287,000 people lived in this larger metropolitan area.
Fun Things to Do in Lavalette
Lavalette offers some great places for outdoor activities.
Golf Courses
If you like to play golf, Lavalette has two public golf courses.
- Sugarwood Golf Club
- Creekside Golf Course
Emergency Services
The community also has important services to keep people safe.
- Lavalette has a paid ambulance service called EMS. They have two emergency response teams and one transport unit.
- There is also a volunteer fire department with 35 members. They have four fire engines, a rescue boat, and a special trailer for responding to disasters.
