Accoville, West Virginia facts for kids
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Accoville, West Virginia
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Country | United States |
State | West Virginia |
County | Logan |
Area | |
• Total | 3.23 sq mi (8.37 km2) |
• Land | 3.22 sq mi (8.35 km2) |
• Water | 0.008 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
Elevation | 830 ft (250 m) |
Population
(2010)
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• Total | 574 |
• Density | 178/sq mi (68.7/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code |
25606
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Area codes | 304 & 681 |
FIPS code | 54-00196 |
GNIS feature ID | 1534798 |
Accoville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Logan County, West Virginia, United States. The community lies along Buffalo Creek. As of the 2010 United States Census, its population was 574.
Mining accident
Accoville's Don Israel Bragg, 33, was killed in the 2006 Aracoma Alma Mine disaster along with Ellery Hatfield, 47, of Simon.
Notable people
Accoville is the birthplace of Ted Belcher, a U.S. Army soldier and recipient of the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in the Vietnam War.
See also
In Spanish: Accoville para niños
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