Racine, West Virginia

Racine is a census-designated place (CDP) in Boone County, West Virginia, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 256.[2]

Racine, West Virginia
Racine is located in West Virginia
Racine
Racine
Location within West Virginia and the United States
Coordinates: 38°8′31″N 81°39′37″W
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyBoone
Area
  Total0.512 sq mi (1.33 km2)
  Land0.479 sq mi (1.24 km2)
  Water0.033 sq mi (0.09 km2)
Population
  Total256
  Density500/sq mi (190/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)

The community was named after Racine, Ohio, the native home of first settlers.[3]

Racine is home to the Racine Volunteer Fire Department which covers 174 square miles (450 km2) in its first response area. The John Slack Park is also located in Racine next to the Fire Department.

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