Tioga, West Virginia facts for kids
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Tioga
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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 Tioga
Location in West Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Nicholas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.621 sq mi (1.61 km2) |
| • Land | 0.621 sq mi (1.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 98 |
| • Density | 157.8/sq mi (60.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Tioga is a small community in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a special area that the United States Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. It's like a town, but it doesn't have its own local government.
In 2010, the population of Tioga was 98 people. This makes it a very small and quiet place.
Where is Tioga Located?
Tioga is found in the northeastern part of Nicholas County. It sits along a road that has two names. In Nicholas County, it's called Tioga Road (County Route 3). In nearby Webster County, it's known as Strouds Creek Road (County Route 11).
You can reach this road from two main state routes. One way is from West Virginia Route 20 in a place called Allingdale. The other way is from West Virginia Route 55, which is close to Craigsville.
How Tioga Got Its Name
The name "Tioga" has an interesting history. The community was named after Tioga County, Pennsylvania. Many of the early lumbermen who worked in this area came from that county in Pennsylvania. They brought the name with them, honoring their home.
See also
In Spanish: Tioga (Virginia Occidental) para niños
