Weston, West Virginia facts for kids
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Weston, West Virginia
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Location of Weston in Lewis County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Lewis |
| Incorporated | 1818 (town) 1913 (city) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.99 sq mi (5.16 km2) |
| • Land | 1.94 sq mi (5.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (311 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,952 |
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3,890 |
| • Density | 1,984.05/sq mi (766.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
26452
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-85972 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1548967 |
Weston is a city in West Virginia, USA. It is the main town of Lewis County. In 2020, about 3,952 people lived there. Weston is famous for the Museum of American Glass in West Virginia and the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum.
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History of Weston
Weston started as a town in 1818. It was first called Preston, then Fleshersville, and finally Weston in 1819. The town officially became a city in 1846.
Weston is home to the former Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum. This was a large hospital for people with mental health conditions. It is now a National Historic Landmark. The hospital closed in 1994.
Near Weston, you can find Jackson's Mill. This was the childhood home of Stonewall Jackson, a famous general. Since the 1920s, Jackson's Mill has been a special place for 4-H activities. It also has a conference center run by West Virginia University. This site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Weston has two important historic districts: the Weston Downtown Historic District and the Weston Downtown Residential Historic District. Other notable buildings on the National Register of Historic Places include the Jonathan M. Bennett House and the former Weston Colored School.
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Main Avenue around 1912
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Weston State Hospital
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Lewis County Courthouse
Geography and Climate
Weston is located about 15 miles (24 km) west of Buckhannon. It is also 20 miles (32 km) south of Clarksburg. The city sits along the West Fork River. This is where the West Fork River meets Stonecoal Creek.
The United States Census Bureau says Weston covers about 2.00 square miles (5.18 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Major roads cross through Weston. These include Interstate 79, U.S. Route 19, U.S. Route 33, and U.S. Route 119.
Weston's Climate
Weston has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of climate is often called "Cfa" on climate maps.
People of Weston
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 820 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,111 | 35.5% | |
| 1880 | 1,516 | 36.5% | |
| 1890 | 2,143 | 41.4% | |
| 1900 | 2,560 | 19.5% | |
| 1910 | 2,213 | −13.6% | |
| 1920 | 5,701 | 157.6% | |
| 1930 | 8,646 | 51.7% | |
| 1940 | 8,268 | −4.4% | |
| 1950 | 8,945 | 8.2% | |
| 1960 | 8,754 | −2.1% | |
| 1970 | 7,323 | −16.3% | |
| 1980 | 6,250 | −14.7% | |
| 1990 | 4,994 | −20.1% | |
| 2000 | 4,317 | −13.6% | |
| 2010 | 4,110 | −4.8% | |
| 2020 | 3,952 | −3.8% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 3,890 | −5.4% | |
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2020 Census Information
In 2020, the city of Weston had 3,952 people. There were 1,561 households living in the city. Most residents, about 93%, were White. Other groups included African American, Asian, and Native American people. About 1.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Weston was 39.7 years.
2010 Census Information
In 2010, Weston had 4,110 people. There were 1,811 households. About 27.7% of households had children under 18. Many households (40.9%) were married couples.
The average age in the city was 41.4 years. About 22% of residents were under 18. About 18.1% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (48.7%) and females (51.3%).
Famous People from Weston
Many notable people have come from Weston, including:
- Louis Bennett Jr. – A brave flying ace from World War I.
- William Thomas Bland – A congressman who served in government.
- Charlie Brown – A pilot during World War II.
- Andrew Edmiston, Jr. – Another congressman from the area.
- John William Hamilton – A bishop, a leader in the church.
- Buddy Hayes – A talented musician.
- Rush D. Holt, Sr. – A senator who represented West Virginia.
- Rush D. Holt, Jr. – A congressman, following in his father's footsteps.
- Jason Koon – A well-known poker player.
- Lewis Maxwell – A congressman.
- Alexander Scott Withers – An author.
- Fred Wyant – A football player.
See also
In Spanish: Weston (Virginia Occidental) para niños
