Lakin, West Virginia
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.
Lakin, West Virginia | |
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| Coordinates: 38°57′31″N 82°05′14″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mason |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 25250 |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1549777[1] |
The community was named after M. Lakin, a state official.[2]
Infrastructure
The West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation operates the women's prison Lakin Correctional Center in Lakin.[3]
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.
- "Lakin Correctional Center and Jail." West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Retrieved on November 17, 2018. "11264 Ohio River Road, West Columbia, WV 25287 (Mason County)"
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