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 2021, US post office now open. Town has large used bookstore, c-store, farm supply, and access to Greenbrier trail and Greenbrier River. Home of Louise McNeill, former poet laureate of WV. La in Buckeye.[2]

Buckeye, West Virginia
Unincorporated community
Buckeye, West Virginia is located in West Virginia
Buckeye, West Virginia
Buckeye, West Virginia
Buckeye, West Virginia is located in the United States
Buckeye, West Virginia
Buckeye, West Virginia
Coordinates: 38°11′09″N 80°08′04″W
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyPocahontas
Elevation
2,110 ft (640 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
24924
Area code(s)304 & 681
GNIS feature ID1554019[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] Buckeye holds the October record low of 3 for the state of West Virginia.

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. "Post Office in Buckeye, WV - Hours and Location".
  3. Kenny, Hamill. West Virginia Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, Including the Nomenclature of the Streams and Mountains. Piedmont, WV. p. 134.
  4. Climate Summary for Buckeye, West Virginia


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