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Dunmore, West Virginia
Dunmore is an unincorporated community in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States. Dunmore is located at the junction of state routes 28 and 92, 15 miles (24 km) northeast of Marlinton. Dunmore has a post office with ZIP code 24934.[2]
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Dunmore, West Virginia Dunmore, West Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 38°21′34″N 79°52′51″W / 38.35944°N 79.88083°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Pocahontas |
| Elevation | 2,477 ft (755 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 24934 |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1550994[1] |
Some say the community has the name of the Earl of Dunmore, while others believe the place name is an amalgamation of Dunkum and Moore, early owners of the town site.[3]
Climate edit
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, Dunmore has a marine west coast climate, abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps.[4]
References edit
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ 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. 218.
- ^ Climate Summary for Dunmore, West Virginia