Teays Valley, West Virginia facts for kids
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Teays Valley, West Virginia
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Former train depot
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 Teays Valley, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Teays Valley, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Putnam |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.3 sq mi (18.8 km2) |
| • Land | 7.2 sq mi (18.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 714 ft (203 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 14,350 |
| • Density | 1,966/sq mi (763.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-79545 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867651 |
Teays Valley (pronounced TAYZ) is a special kind of community in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States. It's called a census-designated place, which means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city. In 2020, about 14,350 people lived here.
Teays Valley is located about 20 miles west of Charleston and 30 miles east of Huntington. It's part of the larger Huntington–Ashland metropolitan area. The community is split into two main parts: Teays and Scott. The area was named after Thomas Teays, a hunter and trapper who spent a lot of time there long ago.
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Exploring Teays Valley's Location and Land
Teays Valley is found at specific coordinates: 38.447204 degrees North and -81.937324 degrees West.
The total area of Teays Valley is about 7.3 square miles (18.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 7.2 square miles (18.6 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.3 square kilometers), is water.
The Ancient Teays River Valley
The "valley" in Teays Valley refers to what's left of a very old river called the pre-glacial Teays River. This river existed before the last Ice Age. A geologist named William G. Tight gave the river its name because Teays Valley was once the bottom of this huge ancient river.
Today, there isn't a big river flowing through the valley. Instead, water from the valley drains into smaller creeks. These creeks eventually flow into the Kanawha and Mud rivers.
Who Lives in Teays Valley?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 12,704 | — | |
| 2010 | 13,175 | 3.7% | |
| 2020 | 14,350 | 8.9% | |
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In 2020, the population of Teays Valley was 14,350 people. This number has grown over the years. In 2000, there were 12,704 people, and in 2010, there were 13,175 people.
Most families in Teays Valley are married couples living together. Many households have children under the age of 18. The average age of people living in Teays Valley is around 38 years old.
Learning and Schools in Teays Valley
The Putnam County Schools system runs the public schools in the Teays Valley area. Students here go to schools in two different areas:
- Hurricane Area: Some students attend Hurricane High School, Hurricane Middle School, and West Teays Elementary School.
- Winfield Area: Other students go to Winfield High School, Winfield Middle School, and Scott-Teays Elementary School.
There is also a private school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade called Teays Valley Christian School.
Japanese Weekend School
The West Virginia International School, which is a Japanese weekend school, holds its classes at Scott Teays Elementary School. This school helps Japanese students keep up with their studies from Japan while living in the United States.
Teays Valley Fire Department
The Teays Valley area is mainly protected by the Teays Valley Fire Department. This department started in 1964. Back then, it was run entirely by volunteers.
Since March 2013, the Teays Valley Fire Department has a mix of paid staff who work 24/7 and dedicated volunteers. This helps make sure the community is always safe.
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Truck 7
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Engine 71 (Retired)
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Famous People from Teays Valley
- Jack Whittaker lived in Teays Valley when he won a very large lottery prize.
See also
In Spanish: Teays Valley (Virginia Occidental) para niños
