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Bluewell, West Virginia
Census-designated place
Location in Mercer County and the state of West Virginia.
Location in Mercer County and the state of West Virginia.
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Mercer
Area
 • Total 4.522 sq mi (11.711697 km2)
 • Land 4.494 sq mi (11.639073 km2)
 • Water 0.028 sq mi (0.072624 km2)
Elevation
2,631 ft (802 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 2,184
 • Density 482.97/sq mi (186.48/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
24701
Area codes 304, 681
GNIS feature ID 2585054

Bluewell, West Virginia is an unincorporated census-designated place on U.S. Route 52 in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population is 2,184. It is the terminus of West Virginia Route 20.

The community has no post office, its residences being a part of Bluefield for postal purposes. Its name is derived from being halfway between Bluefield and Bramwell.

The community is adjacent to Pinnacle Rock State Park. It has become an active spot for Pocahontas Trail ATV riders of the Hatfield-Mcoy Trail system with many business catering to them.

Educational institutions

  • Bluewell Elementary

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Bluewell (Virginia Occidental) para niños

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