Mullens, West Virginia facts for kids
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Mullens, West Virginia
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Howard Avenue in downtown Mullens in 2007
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Location of Mullens in Wyoming County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Wyoming |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.90 sq mi (4.91 km2) |
| • Land | 1.84 sq mi (4.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,417 ft (432 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,475 |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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1,445 |
| • Density | 719.33/sq mi (277.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25882
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-57148 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1543986 |
Mullens is a city in Wyoming County, West Virginia, United States. In 2020, about 1,475 people lived there.
The city is nestled in a valley along the Guyandotte River, surrounded by mountains in southern West Virginia. In July 2001, Mullens experienced a big flash flood. After the flood, the town worked hard to rebuild with help from the state and federal government. Many businesses and families have stayed, helping Mullens recover and grow.
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Welcome to Mullens!
Mullens is a friendly city in Wyoming County, West Virginia, a beautiful part of the United States. It's a place with a rich history, especially connected to trains and mining.
A Look at Mullens' Past
Mullens officially became a town on September 17, 1912. It was named after A. J. Mullins, who owned the land where the city was built. Fun fact: the original name was spelled with an "i," but a mistake in the records changed it to "Mullens," and it stayed that way! In 1929, the state government gave Mullens a special document called a charter, making it an official city.
Coal, Lumber, and Railways
Mullens grew quickly because of the lumber (wood) and coal mining industries. In the early 1900s, a man named William Nelson Page helped start the Winding Gulf Coalfield. He planned a new train line called the Deepwater Railway. This railway was very important for moving coal. Eventually, this project grew into the Virginian Railway (VGN), which was completed in 1909.
The Virginian Railway built large train facilities near Mullens. These facilities created hundreds of jobs for people in the area for many years. In 1959, the VGN joined with another railway, the Norfolk and Western Railway. Later, both became part of the Norfolk Southern Railway. Today, you can visit a special museum in Mullens that celebrates the history of trains in the region!
Historic Places in Mullens
Mullens has some important historic sites. The Mullens Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. This means it's a special area recognized for its historical importance. The nearby Wyco Church was also added to this list in 2010.
A new section of State Route 121, called the Coalfields Expressway, opened on October 1, 2020. This road helps connect Mullens to other areas, making travel easier.
Mullens' Location and Environment
Mullens is located where two rivers meet: the Guyandotte River and the Slab Fork. This area is known for its beautiful mountains. The city covers about 4.77 square kilometers (or 1.84 square miles) of land, with a small amount of water.
Weather in Mullens
Mullens has a climate where the temperatures don't change too drastically between hot and cold, and it gets a good amount of rain all year. It's known as a "marine west coast climate."
| Climate data for Mullens, West Virginia, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1990–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 76 (24) |
81 (27) |
88 (31) |
92 (33) |
94 (34) |
100 (38) |
99 (37) |
97 (36) |
99 (37) |
93 (34) |
84 (29) |
78 (26) |
100 (38) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 66.2 (19.0) |
69.1 (20.6) |
77.3 (25.2) |
86.3 (30.2) |
88.4 (31.3) |
91.3 (32.9) |
92.8 (33.8) |
91.3 (32.9) |
89.2 (31.8) |
83.0 (28.3) |
76.1 (24.5) |
67.0 (19.4) |
93.9 (34.4) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 42.7 (5.9) |
46.9 (8.3) |
55.9 (13.3) |
68.3 (20.2) |
75.7 (24.3) |
82.0 (27.8) |
85.1 (29.5) |
83.7 (28.7) |
78.4 (25.8) |
68.0 (20.0) |
56.5 (13.6) |
46.3 (7.9) |
65.8 (18.8) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 32.6 (0.3) |
35.7 (2.1) |
43.0 (6.1) |
53.5 (11.9) |
62.3 (16.8) |
69.8 (21.0) |
73.5 (23.1) |
72.2 (22.3) |
66.2 (19.0) |
54.6 (12.6) |
43.7 (6.5) |
36.2 (2.3) |
53.6 (12.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 22.4 (−5.3) |
24.4 (−4.2) |
30.1 (−1.1) |
38.6 (3.7) |
48.9 (9.4) |
57.5 (14.2) |
61.9 (16.6) |
60.8 (16.0) |
54.1 (12.3) |
41.3 (5.2) |
30.8 (−0.7) |
26.2 (−3.2) |
41.4 (5.2) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 4.0 (−15.6) |
8.5 (−13.1) |
15.4 (−9.2) |
26.1 (−3.3) |
35.9 (2.2) |
47.3 (8.5) |
54.6 (12.6) |
52.8 (11.6) |
42.4 (5.8) |
28.9 (−1.7) |
19.1 (−7.2) |
11.9 (−11.2) |
1.2 (−17.1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −14 (−26) |
−17 (−27) |
−4 (−20) |
20 (−7) |
29 (−2) |
40 (4) |
48 (9) |
42 (6) |
32 (0) |
22 (−6) |
7 (−14) |
1 (−17) |
−17 (−27) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.90 (99) |
3.50 (89) |
4.50 (114) |
4.22 (107) |
5.05 (128) |
4.50 (114) |
5.53 (140) |
4.20 (107) |
3.11 (79) |
2.94 (75) |
3.13 (80) |
4.06 (103) |
48.64 (1,235) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 8.8 (22) |
5.1 (13) |
2.4 (6.1) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.5 (1.3) |
3.2 (8.1) |
20.1 (50.75) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 13.1 | 11.8 | 13.0 | 12.6 | 14.3 | 13.1 | 13.0 | 11.4 | 9.5 | 10.5 | 10.3 | 13.1 | 145.7 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 5.2 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 1.9 | 11.2 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
Who Lives in Mullens?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 1,425 | — | |
| 1930 | 2,356 | 65.3% | |
| 1940 | 3,026 | 28.4% | |
| 1950 | 3,470 | 14.7% | |
| 1960 | 3,544 | 2.1% | |
| 1970 | 2,967 | −16.3% | |
| 1980 | 2,919 | −1.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,006 | −31.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,769 | −11.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,559 | −11.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,475 | −5.4% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,445 | −7.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, there were 1,559 people living in Mullens. Most residents were White, with a smaller number of African American and other groups. About 22.5% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age in the city was about 41.7 years.
In 2000, the population was 1,769 people. Similar to 2010, most residents were White. About 20% of the population was under 18. The average age was 43 years.
Getting Around Mullens
Mullens is connected by several important roads:
West Virginia Route 16
West Virginia Route 54
West Virginia Route 121
Famous Faces from Mullens
Many talented people have come from Mullens, including:
- Jerome Anderson, a basketball player and coach.
- Mike D'Antoni, a former basketball player and a well-known NBA basketball coach.
- Dan D'Antoni, who is currently the head men's basketball coach at Marshall University.
- Christy Martin, a professional female boxer.
- David Stover, who served as a member of the West Virginia Senate.
- Rick Tolley, a football coach for Marshall University.
See also
In Spanish: Mullens para niños
