Mount Carbon, West Virginia facts for kids
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Mount Carbon, West Virginia
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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Coal processing plant Mount Carbon WV
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| Nickname(s):
Adena
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 Mount Carbon, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Mount Carbon, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Fayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.241 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| • Land | 0.149 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.092 sq mi (0.24 km2) |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 428 |
| • Density | 1,776/sq mi (685.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25139
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| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1555166 |
Mount Carbon is a small community in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that looks like a town but doesn't have its own local government.
In 2010, about 428 people lived in Mount Carbon. It has its own post office with the ZIP code 25139.
Where is Mount Carbon?
Mount Carbon is located in the state of West Virginia. It sits along West Virginia Route 61. This road is about 3 miles (5 km) southeast of a town called Montgomery.
The community is on the south bank of the Kanawha River. This is where Armstrong Creek flows into the larger river.
Why the Name Mount Carbon?
Mount Carbon got its name because of the large amounts of coal found nearby. Coal is a type of rock that is rich in carbon. It is used as a fuel. The name "Mount Carbon" points to these important coal deposits.
