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Lakin, West Virginia
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 Lakin, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Lakin, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mason |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
25250
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| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1549777 |
Lakin is an unincorporated community in Mason County, West Virginia, United States. Lakin is located on West Virginia Route 62, 5 miles (8.0 km) southwest of Mason.
The community was named after one M. Lakin, a state official.
Infrastructure
The West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation operates the women's prison Lakin Correctional Center in Lakin. West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources has operated a 114-bed long term care nursing home, the Lakin Hospital, on the grounds of the former Lakin State Hospital since 1979. Previously, the state run Lakin Industrial School operated from 1924 until 1956.
American Electric Power operates a sub-critical 138-69KV electrical substation located in Lakin.
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