Sprague, West Virginia
Sprague is an unincorporated community and coal town in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. Sprague is located on West Virginia Route 16 1 mile (1.6 km) north of downtown Beckley. Sprague has a post office with ZIP code 25926.[2]
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Coordinates: 37°47′35″N 81°11′02″W | |
Country | United States |
State | West Virginia |
County | Raleigh |
Elevation | 2,369 ft (722 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 25926 |
Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
GNIS feature ID | 1555684[1] |
The community was named in 1902.[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, Sprague 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.
- 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. 595.
- Climate Summary for Sprague, West Virginia
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