Buckeye, West Virginia
Appearance
Buckeye, West Virginia | |
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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. Buckeye has a post office with ZIP code 24924.[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]
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ ZIP Code Lookup Archived June 15, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Kenny, Hamill (1945). West Virginia Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, Including the Nomenclature of the Streams and Mountains. Piedmont, WV: The Place Name Press. p. 134.
- ^ Climate Summary for Buckeye, West Virginia