Buckeye, West Virginia
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 2017, there is no longer a post office located in Buckeye.[2]
Buckeye, West Virginia | |
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  Buckeye, West Virginia  Buckeye, West Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 38°11′09″N 80°08′04″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] |
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]
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References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- 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
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