Shrewsbury, West Virginia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Shrewsbury, West Virginia
Census-designated place (CDP)
Residential homes along the banks of the Kanawha River in Shrewsbury.
Location in Kanawha County and state of West Virginia.
Country	United States
State	West Virginia
County	Kanawha
Area
• Total	0.435 sq mi (1.13 km2)
• Land	0.350 sq mi (0.91 km2)
• Water	0.085 sq mi (0.22 km2)
Elevation	623 ft (190 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	652
• Density	1,498.9/sq mi (578.7/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)	304 & 681
GNIS feature ID	1546745

Shrewsbury is a small community in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. Shrewsbury is also an unincorporated community, which means it's not part of any city.

About Shrewsbury

Where is Shrewsbury?

Shrewsbury is located in the state of West Virginia. It sits on the north bank of the Kanawha River. You can find it along U.S. Route 60, a main road in the area.

How did Shrewsbury get its name?

The name Shrewsbury comes from two important families. The Dickinson and Shrewsbury families were among the first to settle in this area. They played a big part in the early history of the community. A nearby place called Dickinson also got its name from these families.

What can you find in Shrewsbury?

Even though it's a small community, Shrewsbury has a few useful places. You can find a Liberty gas station and a convenience store there. There is also a place called the Mason-Dixon Bar. For those who attend church, Shrewsbury is home to three different churches: The Shrewsbury Church of God, Shrewsbury Community Church, and the Shrewsbury Baptist Church.

Shrewsbury's Population

According to the 2010 census, 652 people lived in Shrewsbury.