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Piedmont, West Virginia

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in 1977. Although, at one time, there were three high schools in Piedmont; Davis Free School, 1890–1938, Howard High School, 1877–1955 and Piedmont High School, 1939–1976. These schools were recently memorialized by erecting a monument in front of the Piedmont city building on September 2, 2017.
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living together, 21.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.6% were non-families. 36.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
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living together, 20.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.1% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.00.
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In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over,
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of 2000, there were 1,094 people, 423 households, and 266 families living in the town. The population density was 2,413.4 inhabitants per square mile (931.8/km). There were 499 housing units at an average density of 1,187.7 per square mile (458.6/km). The racial makeup of the town was 74.36%
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The median age in the town was 37.1 years. 25.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.3% were from 25 to 44; 26.8% were from 45 to 64; and 14.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.3% male and 52.7% female.
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The village of Piedmont was settled by people seeking to extract coal from the Allegheny Front mountain range which extends for several miles to the south of the town. Its strategic location at the intersection of
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as it pushed west on its route to Wheeling and the Ohio River. The original main line of the B&O railroad reached the site of Piedmont on July 21, 1851. Two years later in 1853, the railroad reached the
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was 2,305.3 inhabitants per square mile (890.1/km). There were 480 housing units at an average density of 1,263.2 per square mile (487.7/km). The racial makeup of the town was 77.3%
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The median income for a household in the town was $ 21,190, and the median income for a family was $ 26,964. Males had a median income of $ 21,938 versus $ 18,250 for females. The
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to disrupt B&O train service. Despite the interruption of the war, the region continued to develop new industrial and commercial institutions, leading to the creation of
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who worked as a storekeeper and railroad agent before opening the region's largest coal mines on the "Big Vein" on the Allegheny Front.
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With the arrival of the B&O and the building of a roundhouse and rail yard, the Town of Piedmont was chartered in 1856. During the
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The climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round. According to the
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in 1754 by the colonial government in Virginia. The region was the scene of hostile interactions between European settlers and pro-
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West Virginia Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, Including the Nomenclature of the Streams and Mountains
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There were 423 households, out of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.1% were
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This was a vision of the Piedmont Back Street Community Festival Committee, led by President Chuck Green.
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There were 385 households, of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 29.9% were
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As its name suggests, Piedmont is located at the base of a mountain, in this instance the foot of the
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Piedmont has not had a high school in town since 1976. Piedmont High School was consolidated with
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for the town was $ 11,678. About 24.7% of families and 30.7% of the population were below the
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established the West Virginia Paper Company (now Verso Luke Mill) on 50 acres (20 ha) of
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of 2010, there were 876 people, 385 households, and 225 families living in the town. The
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states. The line through Piedmont remains a segment of the B&O system, now part of
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U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Piedmont, West Virginia
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The Town of Piedmont is situated in the Allegheny Front mountain range along the
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in 1866 (separated from Hampshire County). Along with neighboring
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The only significant highway directly serving Piedmont is
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Notable residents of Piedmont have included U.S. Senator
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Mineral County, West Virginia in the American Civil War
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For the unincorporated community in Mercer County, see
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Location of Piedmont in Mineral County, West Virginia.
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According to the 398:, on the south (West Virginia) side of the 2335: 2321: 2313: 1838: 1824: 1816: 1425: 1411: 1403: 1184:"US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990" 972:of any race were 2.07% of the population. 626: 27: 923:of any race were 2.1% of the population. 607:was born in Piedmont on July 29, 1900. 1032: 314: 293: 269: 231: 202: 194: 165: 141: 109: 74: 62: 50: 45: 3553:Towns in Mineral County, West Virginia 2147:Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races 2142:Harpers Ferry National Historical Park 646: 18:Piedmont, Mercer County, West Virginia 1114: 1112: 1024:, abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps. 460:. Route 46 continues west across the 303: 281: 248: 223: 215: 207: 186: 178: 170: 154: 146: 129: 117: 7: 3578:Former county seats in West Virginia 1360:Piedmont, West Virginia High Schools 964:, and 1.87% from two or more races. 25:Town in West Virginia, United States 915:, and 4.0% from two or more races. 352:, United States. It is part of the 191:0.00 sq mi (0.00 km) 183:0.38 sq mi (0.99 km) 175:0.38 sq mi (0.99 km) 2117:Fort Mill Ridge Civil War Trenches 1847:Eastern panhandle of West Virginia 1433:Municipalities and communities of 1313:"Census of Population and Housing" 1267:. West Virginia Humanities Council 636: 14: 2122:George Washington National Forest 576:, adjacent to the larger town of 490:North Branch of the Potomac River 472:. To the east, Route 46 heads to 400:North Branch of the Potomac River 58:Downtown Piedmont in January 2014 2097:Capon Springs & Farms Resort 1874: 1397:West Virginia Cyclopedia article 1286:Times-News, For the Cumberland. 367:. The population was 716 at the 64: 52: 2247:Shepherdstown Historic District 2137:Harpers Ferry Historic District 1158:Gates, Henry Louis Jr. (1994). 476:, where it has a junction with 228:2,104.99/sq mi (812.16/km) 1392:Gates Narrative about Piedmont 452:Route 46 eastbound in Piedmont 1: 2282:Summit Point Motorsports Park 2217:Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad 2077:Appalachian Trail Conservancy 1436:Mineral County, West Virginia 1064:. 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Piedmont, Mercer County, West Virginia
Town
Downtown Piedmont in January 2014
Location of Piedmont in Mineral County, West Virginia.
39°28′49″N 79°02′53″W / 39.48028°N 79.04806°W / 39.48028; -79.04806
State
West Virginia
County
Mineral
Mayor
Time zone
UTC-5
EST
DST
UTC-4
EDT
ZIP code
Area code
304
FIPS code
GNIS
local.wv.gov/Piedmont/Pages/default.aspx
Mineral County
West Virginia
Cumberland
MD
WV
metropolitan statistical area
2020 census
Henry Louis Gates Jr.

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