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Whitmer, West Virginia
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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 Whitmer, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Randolph |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.423 sq mi (1.10 km2) |
| • Land | 0.423 sq mi (1.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,763 ft (842 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 106 |
| • Density | 250.6/sq mi (96.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
26296
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| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1553440 |
Whitmer is a small community located in Randolph County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data, even though it's not officially a city or town.
Whitmer is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km) south-southwest of a place called Harman. It sits right on the Dry Fork Cheat River, which is a branch of the larger Cheat River. In 2010, the population of Whitmer was 106 people. The community used to have its own post office, but it closed on May 21, 2011.
Famous People from Whitmer
Even though Whitmer is a small community, some notable people were born there:
- Gae Bennett: She became a well-known agricultural economist. This field of study looks at how farming and food production connect with money and business.
- Dewey L. Fleming: He was a journalist who won a Pulitzer Prize. The Pulitzer Prize is a very important award given for achievements in newspaper journalism, literature, and music.
See also
In Spanish: Whitmer para niños
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