Taplin, West Virginia facts for kids
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Taplin, West Virginia
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 Taplin, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Taplin, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Logan |
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1555781 |
Taplin is a small, quiet place in Logan County, West Virginia, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town would. Taplin is also a coal town, meaning it grew because of the coal mining industry nearby.
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About Taplin, West Virginia
Taplin is located in the beautiful state of West Virginia. It sits right on the Guyandotte River. This river flows through parts of West Virginia. The community is about 1.6 miles (2.6 km) northwest of a larger town called Man.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Taplin is a group of homes or buildings that are not part of an official city or town. They do not have their own mayor or town council. Instead, they are usually governed by the county they are in. For Taplin, that is Logan County.
The History of Coal Towns
Many communities in West Virginia, including Taplin, were built because of coal mining. These places are called coal towns. People moved to these areas to work in the mines. The mines provided jobs and helped the communities grow.
Coal towns often had stores, schools, and homes built by the mining companies. They were important centers for the coal industry. Over time, as mining changed, some of these towns became smaller.
Taplin's Post Office
For many years, Taplin had its own post office. A post office is where people send and receive mail. It is also a place where people can buy stamps. The post office in Taplin was an important part of the community. It helped connect the people of Taplin to the rest of the world. However, this post office closed its doors on March 7, 1998.
