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The City of Nitro is a World War I boom town, built by
the United States Government to manufacture gun
powder for the war.
At an elevation of 590 feet, Nitro is located along the
Kanawha River, just off I-64 about 12 miles west of
Charleston, West Virginia.
Per the 2010 census, the population was 7,178
within the city limits of 4.28 square miles ... more
the United States Government to manufacture gun
powder for the war.
At an elevation of 590 feet, Nitro is located along the
Kanawha River, just off I-64 about 12 miles west of
Charleston, West Virginia.
Per the 2010 census, the population was 7,178
within the city limits of 4.28 square miles ... more
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