Yolyn, West Virginia facts for kids
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Yolyn, West Virginia
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 Yolyn, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Yolyn, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Logan |
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25654
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| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1556040 |
Yolyn is a small place in Logan County, West Virginia, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city.
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Welcome to Yolyn!
Yolyn is located in the beautiful mountains of West Virginia. It is about 7 miles (or 11 kilometers) southeast of a larger town called Logan. The area around Yolyn is famous for its history with coal mining.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Yolyn is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government. It's not a city with a mayor or a town council. Instead, it's usually governed by the county it's in. For Yolyn, that's Logan County.
- People in unincorporated communities still have services like roads and police.
- These services are provided by the county government.
- Many small communities in the United States are unincorporated.
A Look at Yolyn's Past
Like many places in West Virginia, Yolyn has a connection to the coal industry. Many years ago, coal mining was a very important job in this area. Towns often grew up around the mines.
Yolyn used to have its own post office. A post office is where people send and receive mail. It's also a place where communities gather. Yolyn's post office closed on March 3, 2007. This often happens when fewer people live in an area or when mail services change.
Where is Yolyn?
Yolyn is located in the southwestern part of West Virginia. West Virginia is a state in the United States known for its mountains and forests. The state is often called the "Mountain State."
- Yolyn is in Logan County.
- Logan County is in the Appalachian Mountains.
- The area is known for its natural beauty.
