Spencer, West Virginia
| Spencer, West Virginia | |
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Skyline of Spencer from a nearby park
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 Location of Spencer, West Virginia |
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| Coordinates: 38°48′6″N 81°21′6″W / 38.80167°N 81.35167°WCoordinates: 38°48′6″N 81°21′6″W / 38.80167°N 81.35167°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Roane |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.28 sq mi (3.32 km2) |
| • Land | 1.26 sq mi (3.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 2,322 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 2,252 |
| • Density | 1,842.9/sq mi (711.5/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 25276 |
| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-75820 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1547124 |
Spencer is a city in Roane County, West Virginia, USA. Originally known as "California," Spencer was chartered in 1858, and named after Spencer Roane (1762–1822), a distinguished jurist from Virginia, who served on the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, and for whom Roane county was named. The population was 2,322 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Roane County. Spencer is the home of the annual West Virginia Black Walnut Festival. Points of interest include Charles Fork Lake, Chrystal Water and Power Company-Spencer Water and Ice Company, the McIntosh Mansion, and the Robey Theatre.
Spencer is located at 38°48′6″N 81°21′6″W / 38.80167°N 81.35167°W (38.801690, -81.351689).Spring Creek flows through the city.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.28 square miles (3.32 km2), of which, 1.26 square miles (3.26 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Spencer has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
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