Nitro, West Virginia

Nitro is a city located in West Virginia. Most of the city lies in Kanawha County, with the remainder in Putnam County. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,824.

Related Topics:
West Virginia - Kanawha County - Putnam County - 2000

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Nitro has a colorful history, beginning with the production of ammunition during World War I and culminating in several Superfund-funded cleanups of the ensuing mess.

Related Topics:
World War I - Superfund

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