Pettus, West Virginia facts for kids
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Pettus
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 Pettus
Location in West Virginia
Pettus
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Raleigh |
| Elevation | 860 ft (260 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS ID | 1544762 |
Pettus is a small place in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
The Story Behind Pettus's Name
This community got its name from a person named W. H. Pettus. He was a businessperson who worked in the coal mining industry.
Coal Mining's Role in West Virginia
Coal mining has been a very important part of West Virginia's history. It helped many communities like Pettus grow. Miners would dig for coal deep underground. This coal was then used to power factories and homes.
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