Bolivar, West Virginia Overview
Bolivar, West Virginia includes 0 nearby mines. Bolivar (/ˈbɒlɨvər/ rhymes with Oliver) is a town in Jefferson County in the U.S. state of West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle. The population was 1045 at the 2000 census and was exactly the same number in the 2010 census. Originally known as Mudfort Bolivar was granted a charter as a town by the Virginia General Assembly in December 1825.
Quick Facts
- Bolivar, West Virginia has a population of 1,045 (based on numbers from 2010).
- Located in Jefferson County, West Virginia.
- Bolivar, West Virginia sits 152 meters (498.7 feet) above sea level feet above sea level.
Mines Summary
in Bolivar, West Virginia
- 49 Total
- 10 Occurrences
- 5 Prospects
- 1 Plants
- 33 Producers
Bolivar, West Virginia Mines
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