Oak Hill, West Virginia
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For the community in Jackson County, see Oak Hill, Jackson County, West Virginia.
Oak Hill is a city in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 8,179 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Beckley metropolitan area.
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Oak Hill, West Virginia | |
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Motto: The Pride of the Plateau | |
Coordinates: 37°58′58″N 81°8′43″W | |
Country | United States |
State | West Virginia |
County | Fayette |
Government | |
• Mayor | Charles H. Briscoe |
• City Manager | Damita Johnson |
Area | |
• Total | 9.63 sq mi (24.94 km2) |
• Land | 9.61 sq mi (24.90 km2) |
• Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
Elevation | 2,014 ft (614 m) |
Population | |
• Total | 8,179 |
• Density | 850/sq mi (330/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 25901 |
Area code | 304 |
FIPS code | 54-60028[3] |
GNIS feature ID | 1544297[4] |
Website | https://oakhillwv.gov |
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Country singer Hank Williams died in Oak Hill on his way to a concert on January 1, 1953. The city is also home to the historic Oak Hill Railroad Depot which still stands today as an artisan shop. More recently, recreation has become a leading industry as the city neighbors the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.