Buckeye, West Virginia
| Buckeye, West Virginia | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Buckeye, West Virginia  Buckeye, West Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 38°11′09″N 80°08′04″W / 38.18583°N 80.13444°WCoordinates: 38°11′09″N 80°08′04″W / 38.18583°N 80.13444°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Pocahontas |
| Elevation | 2,110 ft (640 m) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 24924 |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1554019[1] |
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. Buckeye has a post office with ZIP code 24924.[2]
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]
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ ZIP Code Lookup Archived June 15, 2011, at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ 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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