Hamlin is a town in and the county seat of Lincoln County, West Virginia, United States, along the Mud River. The population was recorded as 1,040 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Huntington–Ashland metropolitan area.
| Name: | Hamlin town |
|---|---|
| LSAD Code: | 43 |
| LSAD Description: | town (suffix) |
| State: | West Virginia |
| County: | Lincoln County |
| Elevation: | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Total Area: | 0.60 sq mi (1.56 km²) |
| Land Area: | 0.60 sq mi (1.55 km²) |
| Water Area: | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Total Population: | 1,040 |
| Population Density: | 1,755.44/sq mi (677.51/km²) |
| ZIP code: | 25523 |
| Area code: | 304 |
| FIPS code: | 5434516 |
| GNISfeature ID: | 1539881 |
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History
The town was established in 1833 by an act of the Virginia General Assembly. Hamlin was named for Bishop Leonidas Lent Hamline of the Methodist Church. A former postmaster claimed that Bishop Hamline added the “E” to his last name.
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Geography
Hamlin is located at 38°16′44″N 82°6′25″W / 38.27889°N 82.10694°W / 38.27889; -82.10694 (38.278946, -82.106825).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.60 square miles (1.55 km), all land.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Hamlin has a Humid subtropical climate, abbreviated “Cfa” on climate maps.
See also
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