Bluewell, West Virginia

Bluewell, West Virginia
Census-designated place

Location in Mercer County and the state of West Virginia.
Coordinates: 37°18′45″N 81°15′35″W / 37.31250°N 81.25972°W / 37.31250; -81.25972Coordinates: 37°18′45″N 81°15′35″W / 37.31250°N 81.25972°W / 37.31250; -81.25972[1]
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Mercer
Area[1]
 • Total 4.522 sq mi (11.711697 km2)
 • Land 4.494 sq mi (11.639073 km2)
 • Water 0.028 sq mi (0.072624 km2)
Elevation 2,595 ft (791 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 2,184
 • Density 480/sq mi (190/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 24701
Area code(s) 304, 681
GNIS feature ID 54-08764

Bluewell, West Virginia is an unincorporated census-designated place on United States Highway 52 in Mercer County, West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, its population is 2,184. It is the terminus of West Virginia Route 20.

The community has no post office, its residences being a part of Bluefield for postal purposes. Its name is derived from being halfway between Bluefield and Bramwell.

The community is home to several businesses and establishments including Echostar, affiliated with Dish Network.

The community is adjacent to Pinnacle Rock State Park.

Educational institutions

References

  1. 1 2 "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  2. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2011-05-14.

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