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Statistics & Facts

City Attractions

Chamber of Commerce.

Schools.

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Statistics & Facts

The West Virginia state capital is Charleston.
The population of Elkins is approximately 10,000 (1997), 7094 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 3,293 (1990), 3038 (2010).
The amount of land area in Elkins is 7.642 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers.
The distance from Elkins to Washington DC is 160 miles.
The distance to the West Virginia state capital is 108 miles. (as the crow flies)
Elkins is positioned 38.92 degrees north of the equator and 79.85 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Elkins elevation is 1920 feet above sea level.
Elkins average annual rainfall is (precipitation) 44.84 inches per year
Elkins average temperature is 27.1 (winter), 68.7 (summer) degrees F.

Attractions

Our Mountain State Forest Festival is a week long celebration. Among the things to do and see at the festival are: Jousting, fiddling and banjo playing contests, parades, dances, woodchopping & sawing contests, archery and more. The Coronation ceration at the college amphitheater is the special event you won't want to miss!Location: 200 miles west of Washington D.C. and 135 miles south of Pittsburgh, PA
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Elkins Chamber

Elkins, West Virginia Chamber of Commerce
200 Executive Plaza
Elkins, WV 26241
Phone: (304) 636-2717
Fax (304) 636-8046

Elkins Organizations

Elkins, West Virginia Chamber of Commerce
200 Executive Plaza
Elkins, WV 26241
Phone: (304) 636-2717
Fax (304) 636-8046

Elkins Schools

Davis and Elkins College