Dunbar, West Virginia

A community in Kanawha County, Dunbar, WV was not incorporated until 1921 although the town was laid out by Hon. Fred P. Grosscup of Charleston in 1912. Dunbar was named for Dunbar Baines, a prominent Charleston banker and lawyer. The town is located on the north side of the Kanawha River. Dunbar, WV Location Dunbar, WV is located is located along the north side of the Kanawha River, about: 2 miles southwest of Institue, WV; 3 miles west of South Charleston, WV; 7 miles west of Charleston, WV; 8 miles east of St. Albans, WV ; 10 miles southeast of Nitro, WV; and 9 miles southeast of Cross Lanes, WV. Airports Yeager Airport Lodging Dunbar, WV Hotels: Find nearby hotels and make online reservations Weather Dunbar, WV: Current conditions, forecasts, weather alerts, and more     Map of Dunbar and Vicinity View a larger version of this map (best viewed full-screen) with links to driving directions and additional mapping options. Attractions Tri-State Racetrack & Gaming Center - Casino, greyhound racing, and gaming Libraries Kanawha County Public Library Schools Kanawha County Schools Media Radio Stations WBES (AM 1240) : WZJO (FM 94.5)

Maps Map of Dunbar, WV showing streets, airports, parks, buildings, churches, cemeteries, trails and other points of interest, with link to driving directions. Topo map of Dunbar, WV and vicinity. Census Data Population: 8,154 (2000 Census) Geodata Elevation: 603 feet Longitude: -81.7375 Latitude: 38.3606