Rippon, West Virginia Overview
Rippon, West Virginia includes 0 nearby mines. Rippon is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County West Virginia south of Charles Town designated as a village by the Jefferson County Commission. The village of Rippon developed in the mid-19th century at the crossroads of the Berryville and Charles Town Turnpike (Route 340) Withers-LaRue Road and Myerstown Road. The town was named after nearby Ripon Lodge although an extra p was added to avoid confusion with a town in Wisconsin.
Quick Facts
- Located in Jefferson County, West Virginia.
- Rippon, West Virginia sits 162 meters (531.5 feet) above sea level feet above sea level.
Mines Summary
in Rippon, West Virginia
- 22 Total
- 9 Occurrences
- 4 Prospects
- 9 Producers
Rippon, West Virginia Mines
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