Brush Fork (also spelled Brushfork[4]) 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.[3]
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 | |
• 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[2] |
The community takes its name from nearby Brush Fork creek which flows into the Bluestone River.[5]
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.[6]
Tourism in Brushfork is gaining with visitors to the Hatfield-Mcoy Trails traveling and staying in the area.
Education
editBrushfork currently is home to Brushfork Elementary which will close in 2025 when the new Timberwood Elementary opens.[7] Timberwood Elementary is a consolidation of Brushfork and Bluewell Elementary schools.
Brushfork was the former home of Bluefield College of Evangelism. Its first campus was the still active Christian Acres Camp before they moved to the adjacent campus. Bluefield College of Evangelism is now known as Blueridge College of Evangelism and has moved to Wytheville.[8]
Transportation
editUS 52 and West Virginia Route 123 intersect in Brushfork at Airport Square. The Mercer County Airport is just east of Brushfork. WV 123 turns to VA 643 at the state line which then intersects with VA 102.
Brushfork has bus service throughout Mercer and McDowell via Bluefield Area Transit.[9]
References
edit- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Brush Fork, West Virginia
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
- ^ Kenny, Hamill (1945). West Virginia Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, Including the Nomenclature of the Streams and Mountains. Piedmont, WV: The Place Name Press. p. 133.
- ^ Kenny, Hamill (1945). West Virginia Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, Including the Nomenclature of the Streams and Mountains. Piedmont, WV: The Place Name Press. p. 133.
- ^ "Brushfork National Guard Armory receiving $1.9 million for upgrades". March 29, 2024.
- ^ "New Mercer County elementary school on track for August 2025 opening". April 13, 2024.
- ^ "About Us".
- ^ "Bluefield Area Transit".
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