Brush Fork, West Virginia
Brush Fork, West Virginia | |
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Census-designated place (CDP) | |
Location in Mercer County and the state of West Virginia. | |
| Coordinates: 37°16′53″N 81°15′08″W / 37.28139°N 81.25222°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mercer |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.903 sq mi (4.93 km2) |
| • Land | 1.901 sq mi (4.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.002 sq mi (0.005 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,526 ft (770 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 1,197 |
| • Density | 630/sq mi (240/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2586774 |
Brush Fork (also spelled Brushfork) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States. Brush Fork is 2 miles (3.2 km) northwest of Bluefield. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,197.
The community takes its name from nearby Brush Fork creek which flows into the Bluestone River.
The West Virginia National Guard Brushfork Armory is located in the community. In addition to its National Guard functions it also hosts basketball games for Bluefield High School, commencements for local colleges and high schools, and other events. The Armory received 1.9 million dollars in 2024 for the planning and design of a new readiness center at the Brushfork Armory that meets all requirements for anti-terrorism and force protection in Bluefield.
Tourism in Brushfork is gaining with visitors to the Hatfield-McCoy Trails traveling and staying in the area.