Reedsville, West Virginia facts for kids
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Reedsville, West Virginia
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Location of Reedsville in Preston County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | West Virginia | |
| County | Preston | |
| Settled | 1855 | |
| Incorporated | 1906 | |
| Named for | James Reed | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 1,818 ft (554 m) | |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 530 | |
| • Estimate
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562 | |
| • Density | 930.66/sq mi (359.33/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
26547
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| Area code(s) | 304 | |
| FIPS code | 54-67636 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1545487 | |
Reedsville is a small town located in the western part of Preston County, West Virginia, in the United States. In 2020, about 530 people lived there. It is part of the larger Morgantown metropolitan area.
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History of Reedsville
Reedsville got its name from James Reed. He moved to this area in 1827. Mr. Reed owned much of the land where the town is today.
The very first house in Reedsville was built in 1855. The town was officially named Reedsville in 1856. Later, in 1906, Reedsville became an "incorporated" town. This means it officially became a city or town with its own local government.
Where is Reedsville?
Reedsville is located at coordinates 39.508114 degrees north and -79.801189 degrees west.
The United States Census Bureau says that the town covers a total area of about 0.65 square miles (1.68 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
People of Reedsville
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 208 | — | |
| 1920 | 254 | 22.1% | |
| 1930 | 345 | 35.8% | |
| 1940 | 324 | −6.1% | |
| 1950 | 321 | −0.9% | |
| 1960 | 398 | 24.0% | |
| 1970 | 379 | −4.8% | |
| 1980 | 564 | 48.8% | |
| 1990 | 482 | −14.5% | |
| 2000 | 517 | 7.3% | |
| 2010 | 593 | 14.7% | |
| 2020 | 530 | −10.6% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 562 | −5.2% | |
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In 2010, the town had 593 people living there. There were 256 households, which are groups of people living together. About 160 of these were families.
The population density was about 912 people per square mile. This means a lot of people live in a small area. Most of the people living in Reedsville were White (98.5%).
About 30% of the households had children under 18 years old. Many households (47.7%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.32 people. The average family had 2.83 people.
The average age of people in Reedsville was 35.8 years old. About 21% of the residents were under 18. About 11% were 65 years or older. The town had a nearly equal number of males (49.7%) and females (50.3%).
Famous People from Reedsville
- Elizabeth Bonner was born in Reedsville. She was a famous runner. She won the first women's New York City Marathon.
