Buckeye, West Virginia
Buckeye, West Virginia | |
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  Buckeye, West Virginia  Buckeye, West Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 38°11′09″N 80°08′04″W / 38.18583°N 80.13444°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Pocahontas |
| Elevation | 2,110 ft (640 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 24924 |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1554019[1] |
Buckeye is an unincorporated community in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States. Buckeye is located along U.S. Route 219, 3.5 miles (5.6 km) southwest of Marlinton. As of mid 2021, US post office now open. Town has large used bookstore, c-store, farm supply, and access to Greenbrier trail and Greenbrier River. Home of Louise McNeill, former poet laureate of WV. La in Buckeye.[2]
The community takes its name from nearby Buckeye Cove.[3]
Climate
The climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Buckeye has a marine west coast climate, abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps.[4] Buckeye holds the October record low of 3 for the state of West Virginia.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Post Office in Buckeye, WV - Hours and Location".
- ^ Kenny, Hamill. West Virginia Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, Including the Nomenclature of the Streams and Mountains. Piedmont, WV. p. 134.
- ^ Climate Summary for Buckeye, West Virginia
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