Whirlwind, West Virginia facts for kids
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Whirlwind, West Virginia
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Whirlwind Historical Sign, 2014
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Country | United States |
State | West Virginia |
County | Logan |
Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
GNIS ID | 1742641 |
Whirlwind is an unincorporated community on Big Harts Creek in Logan County, West Virginia, United States.
Economy
Timbering served as the community's primary industry. The community benefited by its close proximity to Dingess, a busy town situated along the Norfolk and Western Railway on Twelve Pole Creek. As recently as the 1990s, the community had a gas station, grocery store, and a kennel. A butcher shop exists on Henderson Branch.
Education
Several one-room schools once served the community. Later, the community was served by a brick two-story school. Today, local children attend Hugh Dingess Elementary School, Chapmanville Middle School, and Chapmanville Regional High School.
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