Lost Creek, West Virginia facts for kids
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Lost Creek, West Virginia
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Lost Creek West Virginia Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Depot
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Location of Lost Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Harrison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.97 sq mi (2.51 km2) |
| • Land | 0.97 sq mi (2.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (311 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 359 |
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357 |
| • Density | 477.86/sq mi (184.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
26385
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-48748 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1554998 |
| Website | https://local.wv.gov/lostcreek/Pages/default.aspx |
Lost Creek is a small town located in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 359 people.
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History of Lost Creek
Lost Creek became an official town in 1946. It was named after a nearby stream, also called Lost Creek. The stream got its name from messages carved on trees by early European explorers in the area.
Two important buildings in Lost Creek are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are the Daniel Bassel House and the Lost Creek Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Depot. They are protected because of their historical importance.
Geography of Lost Creek
Lost Creek is found in the southern part of Harrison County. Its exact location is 39°9′30″N 80°20′53″W / 39.15833°N 80.34806°W.
The United States Census Bureau says the town covers a total area of about 0.97 square miles (2.51 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 798 | — | |
| 1960 | 678 | −15.0% | |
| 1970 | 571 | −15.8% | |
| 1980 | 604 | 5.8% | |
| 1990 | 413 | −31.6% | |
| 2000 | 467 | 13.1% | |
| 2010 | 496 | 6.2% | |
| 2020 | 359 | −27.6% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 357 | −28.0% | |
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2020 Population Details
In 2020, the population of Lost Creek was 359 people. Most residents, about 91.64%, were White. A small number of people identified as Black or African American, Asian, or Mixed Race. About 5.85% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
2010 Population Details
In 2010, there were 496 people living in Lost Creek. There were 185 households, which means 185 different homes where people lived. About 37.3% of these homes had children under 18 years old.
The average age of people in Lost Creek was 38.2 years. About 27.6% of residents were under 18. Also, 14.1% of the population was 65 years old or older. The town had slightly more females (51.8%) than males (48.2%).
Education in Lost Creek
Lost Creek is home to several schools that are part of the Harrison County School District. These schools include:
- Lost Creek Elementary School
- South Harrison Middle School
- South Harrison High School
In 2021, a new building for Lost Creek Elementary School was built right next to the South Harrison campus.
