Kopperston, West Virginia

Kopperston (also Kopperstone) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Wyoming County, West Virginia, United States. Its elevation is 1,660 feet (506 m).[3] Kopperston once had a post office, which closed on March 10, 2007.[4] As of the 2010 census, its population was 616.[2]

Twin daughters of miner. Koppers Coal Division, Kopperston Mine (19. August 1946)
Kopperston
Census-designated place (CDP)
WV 85 at 74th Street
WV 85 at 74th Street
Kopperston is located in West Virginia
Kopperston
Kopperston
Location within the state of West Virginia
Coordinates: 37°44′59″N 81°34′3″W
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyWyoming
Area
[1]
 • Total1.916 sq mi (4.96 km2)
 • Land1.907 sq mi (4.94 km2)
 • Water0.009 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Population
 (2010)[2]
 • Total616
 • Density320/sq mi (120/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
24854

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Kopperston has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]

References
  1. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
  3. Geographic Names Information System Feature Detail Report, Geographic Names Information System, 1980-06-27. Accessed 2008-05-25.
  4. "Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Archived from the original on April 28, 2019. Retrieved September 26, 2011.
  5. Climate Summary for Kopperston, West Virginia


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