Crum, West Virginia
Encyclopedia
Crum is an unincorporated census-designated place
in southern Wayne County
, West Virginia
, United States
. As of the 2010 census
, its population was 182. It is the home to Crum Elementary School and Crum Middle School. It is a part of the Huntington
-Ashland
, WV
-KY
-OH
, Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). As of the 2000 census, the MSA had a population of 288,649.
U.S. Route 52
runs directly through Crum, as does the Norfolk Southern Railway
's Kenova District. The town is bordered on the west by the Tug Fork of the Big Sandy River (also known locally as the Tug River). This river is part of the boundary between West Virginia and Kentucky
. A mile section of the future King Coal Highway is built just east of Crum, with access from Silver Creek Rd.
before the book was re-released in 2001 by West Virginia University Press
.
In 2006, actor/producer Ross Ballard and MountainWhispers.com audiobooks produced an audio version of Maynard's classic to a receptive national audience.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
in southern Wayne County
Wayne County, West Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 42,903 people, 17,239 households, and 12,653 families residing in the county. The population density was 85 people per square mile . There were 19,107 housing units at an average density of 38 per square mile...
, West Virginia
West Virginia
West Virginia is a state in the Appalachian and Southeastern regions of the United States, bordered by Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Ohio to the northwest, Pennsylvania to the northeast and Maryland to the east...
, United States
United States
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. As of the 2010 census
United States Census, 2010
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, its population was 182. It is the home to Crum Elementary School and Crum Middle School. It is a part of the Huntington
Huntington, West Virginia
Huntington is a city in Cabell and Wayne counties in the U.S. state of West Virginia, along the Ohio River. Most of the city is in Cabell County, for which it is the county seat. A small portion of the city, mainly the neighborhood of Westmoreland, is in Wayne County. Its population was 49,138 at...
-Ashland
Ashland, Kentucky
Ashland, formerly known as Poage Settlement, is a city in Boyd County, Kentucky, United States, nestled along the banks of the Ohio River. The population was 21,981 at the 2000 census. Ashland is a part of the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, Metropolitan Statistical Area . As of the 2000 census, the...
, WV
West Virginia
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-KY
Kentucky
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state, more specifically in the East South Central region. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth...
-OH
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
, Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). As of the 2000 census, the MSA had a population of 288,649.
Town information
Crum is the home of Silver Creek United Baptist Church (the second oldest church in West Virginia), Crum Separate Baptist Church, Crum Church of Christ, and Crum Missionary Baptist Church. Many other small churches are located in nearby hollows and roads.U.S. Route 52
U.S. Route 52
U.S. Route 52 is a United States highway that runs across the northern, eastern and southeastern regions of the United States. Contrary to most other even-numbered U.S...
runs directly through Crum, as does the Norfolk Southern Railway
Norfolk Southern Railway
The Norfolk Southern Railway is a Class I railroad in the United States, owned by the Norfolk Southern Corporation. With headquarters in Norfolk, Virginia, the company operates 21,500 route miles in 22 eastern states, the District of Columbia and the province of Ontario, Canada...
's Kenova District. The town is bordered on the west by the Tug Fork of the Big Sandy River (also known locally as the Tug River). This river is part of the boundary between West Virginia and Kentucky
Kentucky
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state, more specifically in the East South Central region. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth...
. A mile section of the future King Coal Highway is built just east of Crum, with access from Silver Creek Rd.
Demographic information
Whites make up 99.2% of the population at 1,537, with blacks and other groups at 0.8% with a population of 12. There were 657 households with an average household size of 2.63. The average house value is listed at $52,100, with an average household income of $15,449. The median age of the general population is 35.10 years, with the male median age at 35.60, and the females at 36.20.Crum: The Novel
Written by former Crum resident Lee Maynard, it is a fictionalized account of life in Crum in the 1950s. When it was released in 1988, the book stirred up hostility in the town as many Crum residents took offense to Maynard's portrayal of Crum, despite the inclusion of a disclaimer at the beginning of the book explaining that the work is fictional except for the town name of "Crum." Still, a few Crum residents claim that characters and incidents in the book are clearly inspired by real-life people and events. Considered a "cult classic" by some, original copies were selling for large amounts on eBayEBay
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before the book was re-released in 2001 by West Virginia University Press
West Virginia University Press
West Virginia University Press, sometimes referred to as WVU Press, is a university press that is part of West Virginia University. Founded in the 1960s, WVU Press focuses not only on topics related to West Virginia and Appalachia, but also broader topics, such as Medieval European Studies and...
.
In 2006, actor/producer Ross Ballard and MountainWhispers.com audiobooks produced an audio version of Maynard's classic to a receptive national audience.
Cities / Towns near Crum, West Virginia
- Beauty, KentuckyBeauty, KentuckyBeauty is an unincorporated community in Martin County, Kentucky, United States. It is located at , at an elevation of 653 feet .-Logistical data:...
(5.7 miles) - Dunlow, West VirginiaDunlow, West VirginiaDunlow is an unincorporated community in southern Wayne County, West Virginia, on Twelvepole Creek. It was laid out as a railroad town along the Ohio Extension of the Norfolk and Western Railway in 1892. Dunlow was incorporated in 1892...
(9.2 miles) - Genoa, West VirginiaGenoa, West VirginiaGenoa is an unincorporated community in Wayne County, West Virginia, United States. Genoa is located on West Virginia Route 152 south of Wayne. Genoa has a post office with ZIP code 25517....
(9.1 miles) - Inez, KentuckyInez, KentuckyThere were 212 households out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.7% were non-families. 35.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.2% had someone...
(5.7 miles) - Kermit, West VirginiaKermit, West VirginiaKermit is a town in Mingo County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 209 at the 2000 census. Kermit is located along the Tug Fork, opposite Warfield, Kentucky...
(9.1 miles) - Kiahsville, West VirginiaKiahsville, West VirginiaKiahsville is an unincorporated town located in southernWayne County, West Virginia, in the United States, . As of2000 Census, the town's population is listed at 314. Its mostrecent population is listed at 322. It is a part of the Huntington-...
(12.7 miles) - River, KentuckyRiver, KentuckyRiver is an unincorporated community located in Johnson County, Kentucky, United States. The post office was first established on September 6, 1890 and its current ZIP code is 41254 and its telephone area code is 606...
(10.8 miles) - Tomahawk, KentuckyTomahawk, KentuckyTomahawk is an unincorporated community that stretches along Kentucky Route 40 in Martin County, Kentucky, United States, in the eastern part of the state near the West Virginia border...
(10.4 miles) - Warfield, KentuckyWarfield, KentuckyWarfield is a city in Martin County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 284 at the 2000 census.-History:The city of Warfield developed in the early 1850s after a salt works plant was established by George Rogers Clark Floyd and John Warfield of Virginia. The post office was established on...
(5.8 miles) - Wilsondale, West VirginiaWilsondale, West VirginiaWilsondale is an unincorporated community located in southern Wayne County, West Virginia, United States. Wilsondale has a post office with ZIP code 25699; as of the 2000 Census, the population of this ZIP Code Tabulation Area was 74. It is a part of the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, Metropolitan...
(4.8 miles)