Pickshin, West Virginia facts for kids
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Pickshin, West Virginia
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Unincorporated community
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Church at Pickshin West Virginia
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 Pickshin, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Pickshin, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Raleigh |
| Elevation | 1,991 ft (607 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1544803 |
Pickshin was once a small place in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. It was known as an unincorporated community. This means it didn't have its own local government.
Pickshin was also a coal town. This means it grew because of coal mining. Many people lived and worked there to mine coal.
Today, no one lives in Pickshin. It is now considered a ghost town.
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What is Pickshin?
Pickshin was a small community that no longer has people living in it. It was important for a time because of its coal mines. Many towns like Pickshin grew around coal mining in West Virginia.
When the coal ran out, or mining stopped, people moved away. This is how places become ghost towns.
Where is Pickshin Located?
Pickshin is in the state of West Virginia. It is part of Raleigh County.
You can find it about 5 miles (or 8 kilometers) south-southeast of another town called Sophia. West Virginia is a state known for its mountains and coal.
Pickshin's Coal Mining History
From 1917 to 1927, coal mining was very active in Pickshin. This was a busy time for the community.
Coal was a major source of energy back then. It was used to power factories and heat homes.
How Much Coal Was Mined?
During those ten years (1917-1927), a huge amount of coal was mined in Pickshin. Records show that 785,054 tons of coal were dug up.
That's a lot of coal! It shows how important Pickshin was to the coal industry.
