Superior, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Superior
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 Superior
Location in West Virginia
Superior
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | McDowell |
| Elevation | 1,414 ft (431 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1558393 |
Superior is a small, unincorporated community located in McDowell County, West Virginia, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a group of homes or businesses that isn't officially part of a city or town. It doesn't have its own local government.
This community is found along U.S. Route 52. It's about 2.5 miles (4.0 km) east-southeast of a larger town called Welch.
What's in a Name?
The name Superior likely comes from the Lake Superior Coal Company. This company was probably important in the area's history. Many communities in West Virginia were named after the coal companies that operated nearby.
Coal Towns
Superior is considered a "coal town." This means its history and growth were closely tied to the coal mining industry. Coal mining was a very big deal in West Virginia for a long time. It provided jobs and helped communities grow.
