Rocksdale, West Virginia
Rocksdale is an unincorporated community in Calhoun County, West Virginia, United States. Rocksdale is located along County Route 9 at the confluence of the Henry Fork and the West Fork Little Kanawha River, site of now closed post office established in late 1800s with a country store.7.5 miles (12.1 km) east-northeast of Spencer.[2]
Rocksdale, West Virginia | |
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  Rocksdale  Rocksdale | |
| Coordinates: 38°50′41″N 81°13′05″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Calhoun |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1555509[1] |
The community takes its name from a rock formations near the site.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rocksdale, West Virginia
- Calhoun County, West Virginia General Highway Map (PDF) (Map). West Virginia Department of Transportation. 2011. p. 1. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-04-25. Retrieved October 12, 2011.
- 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. 537.
Municipalities and communities of Calhoun County, West Virginia, United States | ||
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| Town |  Calhoun County map | |
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