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Encyclopedia > Barboursville, West Virginia

Barboursville is a village in Cabell County, West Virginia, United States. It is located next to the second largest city in the state, Huntington. The population was 3,183 at the 2000 census. Cabell County is a county located in the state of West Virginia. ... Official language(s) English Capital Charleston Largest city Charleston Area  Ranked 41st  - Total 24,244 sq mi (62,809 km²)  - Width 130 miles (210 km)  - Length 240 miles (385 km)  - % water 0. ... Huntington is a city located in the U.S. State of West Virginia along the Ohio River. ...


Barboursville is a part of the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). As of the 2000 census, the MSA had a population of 288,649. Huntington is a city located in the U.S. State of West Virginia along the Ohio River. ... Motto: A proud past. ... Official language(s) English Capital Charleston Largest city Charleston Area  Ranked 41st  - Total 24,244 sq mi (62,809 km²)  - Width 130 miles (210 km)  - Length 240 miles (385 km)  - % water 0. ... Official language(s) English[1] Capital Frankfort Largest city Louisville Area  Ranked 37th  - Total 40,444 sq mi (104,749 km²)  - Width 140 miles (225 km)  - Length 379 miles (610 km)  - % water 1. ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Cleveland Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²)  - Width 220 miles (355 km)  - Length 220 miles (355 km)  - % water 8. ... In the United States, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has produced a formal definition of metropolitan areas, which are organized around county boundaries. ...

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Geography

Barboursville is located at 38°24′40″N, 82°17′52″W (38.411002, -82.297758)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 9.7 km² (3.8 mi²). 9.5 km² (3.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (1.86%) is water. The confluence of the Mud River and the Guyandotte River is just north of the village. Image File history File links Adapted from Wikipedias WV county maps by Seth Ilys. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... The Mud River is a tributary of the Guyandotte River in West Virginia. ... The Guyandotte River is a tributary of the Ohio River, approximately 166 mi (267 km) long, in southwestern West Virginia in the United States. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 3,183 people, 1,365 households, and 877 families residing in the village. The population density was 334.0/km² (864.1/mi²). There were 1,465 housing units at an average density of 153.7/km² (397.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.77% White, 0.82% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.06% from other races, and 0.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.72% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 1,365 households out of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.82. This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ...


In the village the population was spread out with 19.4% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.7 males.


The median income for a household in the village was $35,139, and the median income for a family was $45,167. Males had a median income of $32,952 versus $26,469 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,848. About 5.4% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Commerce

Barboursville is home to the Huntington Mall, the largest shopping complex in West Virginia. Huntington Mall is located in Huntington WV. Huntington mall is condidered the largest mall in West Virginia. ...


Emergency services

Thanks to the tax base afforded by the Huntington Mall, the Village of Barboursville can afford a high degree of police protection. Fire services are provided by a volunteer fire department. Medical transport is provided by the county EMS. There are two hospitals in the nearby City of Huntington, St. Mary's and Cabell Huntington. Huntington Mall is located in Huntington WV. Huntington mall is condidered the largest mall in West Virginia. ... Huntington is a city located in the U.S. State of West Virginia along the Ohio River. ...


Education

Young people in Barboursville are educated by the schools of the Cabell County Board of Education. Recently, the Board consolidated most of its schools into a few large facilities. Primary education is given at Barboursville Elemetary, which is of recent construction. Middle School students attend Barboursville Middle School, which was formerly Barboursville High School. High school students began attending Cabell Midland High School, a facility resulting from the consolidation of Barboursville High School and Milton High School, in the fall of 1994. Cabell Midland High School is in Ona, about five miles east of Barboursville. Cabell County is a county located in the state of West Virginia. ... Ona is a small unincorporated community along US 60 (the old Midland Trail) in Cabell County, West Virginia. ...


Landmarks

There is a "trail" through Barboursville that showcases many of its historic buildings. One such structure is an old toll house dating to the pre Civil War era. Other landmarks include the Veterans' Home, Barboursville Elementary and Middle Schools, and Barboursville Park, which serves as a popular recreation area for residents of the area. Barboursville is located near US Route 60, which follows the route of the historic Midland Trail. Combatants United States of America (Union) Confederate States of America (Confederacy) Commanders Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee Strength 2,200,000 1,064,000 Casualties 110,000 killed in action, 360,000 total dead, 275,200 wounded 93,000 killed in action, 258,000 total... A scenic view of the New River Valley from Hawks Nest State park, Ansted, West Virginia A sign for Midland Trail marks the path in Ansted, West Virginia. ...


Traditions

Barboursville has a "fall fest" each year. This was formerly known as Oktoberfest, after the German model. A temporary fair-ground is set up across the Guyandotte River from the town, offering a variety of amusements for the locals. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Guyandotte River is a tributary of the Ohio River, approximately 166 mi (267 km) long, in southwestern West Virginia in the United States. ...


And dont forget about the Tim Martin Memorial golf tournament.


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  Results from FactBites:
 
Barboursville, West Virginia - West Virginia (WV) Cyclopedia (148 words)
Barboursville become the county seat of Cabell County in 1814, retaining this honor until 1887, when the county seat was moved to Huntington (http://www.wvexp.com/index.php/Huntington%2C_West_Virginia).
Barboursville today, on Interstate 64 (I-64), is a bedroom community of the Huntington metropolitan area and is widely known as the location of the Barboursville Mall.
Barboursville, WV Barboursville, WV is located about: 12 miles east of Huntington, WV; 15 miles west of Milton, WV; and 45 miles west of Charleston, WV.
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