Sarah Ann, West Virginia facts for kids
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Sarah Ann, West Virginia
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 Sarah Ann, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Sarah Ann, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Logan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.827 sq mi (4.73 km2) |
| • Land | 1.827 sq mi (4.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 345 |
| • Density | 188.8/sq mi (72.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25644
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| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1555572 |
| FIPS code | 54-72004 |
Sarah Ann is a small community in Logan County, West Virginia, USA. It is a special kind of place called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a defined area used for counting people.
The Sarah Ann CDP includes the main community of Sarah Ann. It also covers nearby places like Crystal Block and part of Stirrat. In 2010, about 345 people lived there.
Where is Sarah Ann?
Sarah Ann is found in the southwestern part of Logan County. It sits in the beautiful valley of Island Creek, right along West Virginia Route 44.
Route 44 is an important road here. If you go north on WV-44 for about 12 miles, you will reach Logan. Logan is the main town and county seat for Logan County. If you go south for about 5 miles, you will connect to U.S. Route 52.
Sarah Ann has its own post office. The ZIP code for the area is 25644.
How Big is Sarah Ann?
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Sarah Ann CDP covers a total area of about 4.7 square kilometers. All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within its borders.
The Story Behind the Name
The community of Sarah Ann got its name from two important women. One was Sarah O'Toole, who was the wife of a coal company official named Edward O'Toole. The other was Ann Shanklin, whose husband was the doctor for the coal company's coal town.
See also
In Spanish: Sarah Ann (Virginia Occidental) para niños
