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Dunmore, West Virginia

Coordinates: 38°21′34″N 79°52′51″W / 38.35944°N 79.88083°W / 38.35944; -79.88083
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Dunmore, West Virginia
Dunmore, West Virginia is located in West Virginia
Dunmore, West Virginia
Dunmore, West Virginia
Dunmore, West Virginia is located in the United States
Dunmore, West Virginia
Dunmore, West Virginia
Coordinates: 38°21′34″N 79°52′51″W / 38.35944°N 79.88083°W / 38.35944; -79.88083
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyPocahontas
Elevation
2,477 ft (755 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
24934
Area code(s)304 & 681
GNIS feature ID1550994[1]

Dunmore is an unincorporated community in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States. Dunmore is located at the junction of state routes 28 and 92, 15 miles (24 km) northeast of Marlinton. Dunmore has a post office with ZIP code 24934.[2]

Some say the community has the name of the Earl of Dunmore, while others believe the place name is an amalgamation of Dunkum and Moore, early owners of the town site.[3]

Climate

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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, Dunmore has a marine west coast climate, abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ ZIP Code Lookup
  3. ^ 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. 218.
  4. ^ Climate Summary for Dunmore, West Virginia