Welcome to Whitman ...
Whitman is located in Logan County<1>.
Whitman is 780 feet [238 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Whitman lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Telephone area codes for Whitman: (304) and (681)<3>
The ZIP code for Whitman: 25601<4>
Communities Also Named Whitman ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 15 communities that are also named Whitman - they are located in Indiana, Kansas (2), Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and Wyoming.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Whitman.
Communities near Whitman ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Whitman.
- Williamson
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williamson
- Williamson is located in Mingo County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,616 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Williamson <5>
- Chapmanville
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapmanville
- Chapmanville is located in Logan County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,078 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chapmanville <5>
- Man
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Man
- Man is located in Logan County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 619 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Man <5>
- Delbarton
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delbarton
- Delbarton is located in Mingo County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 487 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Delbarton <5>
- Matewan
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Matewan have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Matewan
- Matewan is located in Mingo County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 415 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Matewan <5>
- Gilbert
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gilbert have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilbert
- Gilbert is located in Mingo County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 378 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gilbert <5>
- West Logan
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Logan have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Logan
- West Logan is located in Logan County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 358 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for West Logan <5>
- Mitchell Heights
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mitchell Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mitchell Heights
- Mitchell Heights is located in Logan County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 274 people
- Omar
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Omar
- Omar is located in Logan County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Omar <5>
- Peach Creek
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peach Creek
- Peach Creek is located in Logan County
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Whitman. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Whitman.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Whitman. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Whitman.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Whitman. See our Newspapers Page for Whitman.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Whitman ...
Looking for more information about Whitman? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Whitman, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Whitman.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Whitman. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of West Virginia: https://www.wv.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of West Virginia's counties, including Logan, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Whitman - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | Area code (681) is an overlay for area code (304). |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Whitman). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Whitman or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |