Dellslow, West Virginia
Appearance
Dellslow, West Virginia | |
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Coordinates: 39°36′25″N 79°53′31″W / 39.60694°N 79.89194°W | |
Country | United States |
State | West Virginia |
County | Monongalia |
Elevation | 978 ft (298 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 26531 |
Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
GNIS feature ID | 1554284[1] |
Dellslow is an unincorporated community in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. Dellslow was established in 1798 and is located along West Virginia Route 7 near the southern border of Brookhaven. Dellslow has a post office with ZIP code 26531.[2]
The community derives its name from Fredelsloh, Germany, the hometown of an early settler.[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, Dellslow 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
- ^ 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. 205.
- ^ Climate Summary for Dellslow, West Virginia