Lakin, West Virginia
| Lakin, West Virginia | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Lakin, West Virginia  Lakin, West Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 38°57′31″N 82°05′14″W / 38.95861°N 82.08722°WCoordinates: 38°57′31″N 82°05′14″W / 38.95861°N 82.08722°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mason |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP codes | 25250 |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1549777[1] |
Lakin is an unincorporated community in Mason County, West Virginia, United States. Lakin is located on West Virginia Route 62 5 miles (8.0 km) southwest of Mason.
The community was named after M. Lakin, a state official.[2]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lakin, West Virginia
- ↑ Kenny, Hamill (1945). West Virginia Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, Including the Nomenclature of the Streams and Mountains. Piedmont, WV: The Place Name Press. p. 358.
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