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Middlebourne is a town in Tyler County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 715 at the 2020 census. It serves as the county seat of Tyler County.

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History

Middlebourne was established by an enactment of the Virginia General Assembly in 1813. Two explanations have been given for the name of the town: One is that it was located halfway between Pennsylvania and a series of salt wells along the Kanawha River upstream of Charleston; the other is that it is located midway between the source and the mouth of Middle Island Creek, which flows through the town.

The Tyler County Courthouse and Jail is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Geography

Middlebourne is located at 39°29′38″N 80°54′21″W / 39.49389°N 80.90583°W / 39.49389; -80.90583 (39.493966, -80.905751).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.38 square miles (0.98 km), of which 0.36 square miles (0.93 km) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km) is water.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and cold winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Middlebourne has a humid continental climate, abbreviated “Cfd” on climate maps.

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