Crystal, West Virginia
| Crystal, West Virginia | |
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| Unincorporated community | |
  Crystal, West Virginia Location within the state of West Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 37°22′24″N 81°16′17″W / 37.37333°N 81.27139°WCoordinates: 37°22′24″N 81°16′17″W / 37.37333°N 81.27139°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mercer |
| Elevation | 2,244 ft (684 m) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2707599[1] |
Crystal is an unincorporated community in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States. Crystal is located on Crane Creek and County Route 11 7.6 miles (12.2 km) north-northwest of Bluefield.[2]
The community most likely derives its name from the Crystal Coal and Coke Company.[3]
References
- ↑ "Crystal". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ Mercer County, West Virginia General Highway Map (PDF) (Map). West Virginia Department of Transportation. 2011. p. 2. Retrieved November 6, 2011.
- ↑ 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. 193.
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