Ona, West Virginia

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Ona, West Virginia
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Ona
Ona (the United States)
Coordinates: 38°25′29″N82°12′48″W / 38.42472°N 82.21333°W / 38.42472; -82.21333
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Cabell
Area
 • Total28.060 sq mi (72.675 km2)
 • Land27.840 sq mi (72.106 km2)
 • Water0.220 sq mi (0.569 km2)
Population
 (2020 United States Census)
 • Total4,512
 • Density160/sq mi (62/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
25545
GNIS feature ID1544405
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Ona is a small unincorporated community along US 60 (the old Midland Trail) in Cabell County, West Virginia, United States. It is situated roughly halfway between the towns of Barboursville to the west and Milton to the east. It has a population of 4,512 and spans over a radius of 28.06 square miles. [3]

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Ona is a part of the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). As of the 2010 census, the MSA had a population of 287,702. New definitions from February 28, 2013 placed the population at 363,000. [4]

Landmarks and culture

John F. Kennedy at a campaign stop in Ona for his successful bid for President of the United States in 1960. JFKInOnaWestVirginia1960.gif
John F. Kennedy at a campaign stop in Ona for his successful bid for President of the United States in 1960.

Ona is home to three notable places. The first is Cabell Midland High School, which is the consolidated regional secondary school for students living in the eastern half of Cabell County. This is a rather large high school of modern construction, with extensive athletic facilities. The student population varies from 1,500 to 2,000 students.

A second landmark is the Ona Speedway. This is a prime location for local stock-car racing competitions. The track has had its share of financial difficulties and has been closed several times in prior years. It has, however, been operating continuously since 2006. The last time NASCAR held a Cup level race on a Tuesday was August 11, 1970, when Richard Petty won the West Virginia 300 in Ona. [5]

The third landmark is the Ona Airpark. This airstrip consists of a 3154x40 foot runway (heading 064/244 magnetic) with an associated taxiway, 48 hangars, FBO and a parking lot. Flying lessons are offered Hangar 9 Aviation on site. The airport's IATA Airport Code is 12V, and its CTAF frequency is 122.8 MHz. Landing and departure control are conducted from Charleston's Yeager Airport. Ona Airpark does not have its own control tower.

Ona is also home to the Ona Little League Athletic Complex, part of the Ona Milton Little League, which sits just across the Mud River from the Ona Airpark. Spectators from around the tri-state come every spring and fall to enjoy a relaxing afternoon or evening of baseball or softball.

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References

  1. ↑ United States Postal Service (2012). "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code" . Retrieved February 15, 2012.
  2. ↑ "Geographic Names Information System". United States Geological Survey . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ↑ "Zip Code 25545". unitedstateszipcodes.org. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Population statistics" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on March 19, 2013.
  5. ↑ Fielden, Greg (2005). NASCAR Chronicle . Lincolnwood, Illinois: Publications International. pp.  496. ISBN   1-4127-1200-9.
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