Vivian, West Virginia facts for kids
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Vivian
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 Vivian
Location in West Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | McDowell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.363 sq mi (0.94 km2) |
| • Land | 0.363 sq mi (0.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,621 ft (494 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 82 |
| • Density | 225.9/sq mi (87.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1555898 |
Vivian is a small community in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting population data. Vivian is located along U.S. Route 52, about 1 mile (1.6 km) southeast of Kimball. In 2010, the population of Vivian was 82 people.
History of Vivian
Vivian has an interesting past. At one time, it was also known by the name Clausen.
The Peerless Coal Company Store
A very important building in Vivian's history is the Peerless Coal Company Store. This store was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. The National Register is a list of places in the United States that are important to history. Being on this list helps to protect and preserve the building for future generations.
