Nitro, West Virginia

From West Virginia (WV) Cyclopedia

Nitro, WV (map (http://www.wvamaps.com/index.php/?place=Nitro&state=wv&lat=38.4147&lon=-81.8442&elev=590&pop=6824)), a community located in Kanawha and Putnam Counties, was incorporated in 1932. The town's name was suggested by the United States Government because of the establishment there during World War I of a large federal plant for the manufacture of explosives.

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Elevation: 590 feet
Population: 6,824 (2000 Census)
Longitude: -81.8442
Latitude: 38.4147

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Map of Nitro, WV (http://www.wvamaps.com/maps/index.php/?place=Nitro&state=WV&lat=38.4147&lon=-81.8442&elev=590&pop=6824) showing streets, airports, parks, buildings, churches, cemeteries, trails and other points of interest, with link to driving directions.