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Logan, West Virginia
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Location of Logan in Logan County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | West Virginia | |
| County | Logan | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.23 sq mi (3.20 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.15 sq mi (2.97 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2) | |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,438 | |
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1,400 | |
| • Density | 1,280.49/sq mi (494.59/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
25601
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| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 | |
| FIPS code | 54-48148 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1542310 | |
Logan is a city located in Logan County, West Virginia, United States. It sits along the Guyandotte River. In 2020, about 1,438 people lived there. Logan is also the county seat of Logan County, which means it's the main town where the county government is located.
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History of Logan
What we now call Logan was first known as "Islands of the Guyandot." Explorers found this spot in the 1780s. In 1827, a town was planned here. It was meant to be the main town for Logan County, which had been created in 1824.
Early Names of the Town
The town was first named "Lawsonsville" after an early merchant, Anthony Lawson. Later, its name was shortened to "Lawnsville." In the early 1850s, Thomas Dunn English, a poet who later became a congressman, helped to reorganize the town.
When the town officially became a city in 1853, it was renamed "Aracoma." This name honored the daughter of the Shawnee chief Cornstalk. She had been killed by settlers in the area in 1780. Finally, in 1907, the city was renamed "Logan." This name was chosen after the Mingo leader, Chief Logan.
Growth and Decline
Logan grew steadily in the late 1800s and early 1900s. It became a central place for the local coal mining industry. At its busiest in 1940, the city had over 5,000 people. It was home to many businesses, like furniture stores, hotels, banks, and car dealerships.
However, after World War II, Logan's population started to shrink. This was mainly because machines began to do more of the work in the coal industry. This meant fewer people were needed for mining jobs.
The Chafin House, an important building, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. Logan was also home to a minor league baseball team called the Logan Indians from 1937 to 1942.
Geography of Logan
Logan is located where the Guyandotte River meets Island Creek.
The city covers a total area of about 1.24 square miles (3.20 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.15 square miles (2.97 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.09 square miles (0.22 square kilometers), is water.
Logan's Climate
Logan experiences a climate with warm summers and mild winters. It gets a good amount of rain throughout the year.
Population of Logan
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 444 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,640 | 269.4% | |
| 1920 | 2,998 | 82.8% | |
| 1930 | 4,396 | 46.6% | |
| 1940 | 5,166 | 17.5% | |
| 1950 | 5,079 | −1.7% | |
| 1960 | 4,185 | −17.6% | |
| 1970 | 3,311 | −20.9% | |
| 1980 | 3,029 | −8.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,206 | −27.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,630 | −26.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,779 | 9.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,438 | −19.2% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,400 | −21.3% | |
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Logan's Population in 2010
Based on the census from 2010, there were 1,779 people living in Logan. These people lived in 808 households, and 469 of these were families.
Most of the people in Logan were White (about 91.6%). About 5.2% were African American, and smaller groups included Native American, Asian, and people of two or more races. About 2.0% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Of the 808 households, about 26.4% had children under 18 living there. About 36.8% were married couples. Many households (42.0%) were not families. About 37.0% of all households had only one person living in them. Also, 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average age in Logan was 40.4 years. About 20.2% of residents were under 18. About 15.8% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (47.4%) and females (52.6%).
Education in Logan
Students in Logan attend Logan High School for grades 9 through 12.
Media in Logan
- The Logan Banner is a local newspaper published every Wednesday.
- WVOW is a local radio station that is part of the ABC network.
Notable People from Logan
- Michael Ammar, a famous magician
- Shane Burton, a retired defensive tackle who played for four NFL teams
- Don Chafin, a sheriff of Logan County during the Battle of Blair Mountain
- Jack Dempsey, a heavyweight boxing champion
- Thomas Dunn English, a former mayor and poet
- Joanne Dru, a film and television actress
- Jack Harris, a radio and television personality
- Devil Anse Hatfield, a leader of the Hatfield family during the famous Hatfield & McCoy feud
- Frankie Zoly Molnar, who received the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions in the Vietnam War
- Landau Eugene Murphy Jr., a traditional pop singer and winner of America's Got Talent
- Richard Ojeda, a West Virginia state senator
- Lea Ann Parsley, a Winter Olympics skeleton racing silver medalist
- Mamie Thurman, a murder victim
See also
In Spanish: Logan (Virginia Occidental) para niños
