Layland, West Virginia facts for kids
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Layland, West Virginia
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 Layland, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Layland, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Fayette |
| Elevation | 2,431 ft (741 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25864
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| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1554925 |
Layland is an unincorporated community in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. Layland is located on West Virginia Route 41, 6.5 miles (10.5 km) west-northwest of Meadow Bridge. Layland has a post office with ZIP code 25864.
A former variant name was Gentry.
Mining disaster
Layland was the site of a deadly mining explosion on March 2, 1915 in which 112 men were killed either by immediate impact or gas-induced suffocation. In the days following, approximately 53 survivors emerged from the mine after creating barricades to shield from the deadly gas. A memorial was established in 2014 to honor the victims and survivors.
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