Arbovale, West Virginia

Arbovale, West Virginia
Unincorporated community
Arbovale, West Virginia
Arbovale, West Virginia
Coordinates: 38°26′07″N 79°49′03″W / 38.43528°N 79.81750°W / 38.43528; -79.81750Coordinates: 38°26′07″N 79°49′03″W / 38.43528°N 79.81750°W / 38.43528; -79.81750
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Pocahontas
Elevation 2,726 ft (831 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code 24915[1]
Area code(s) 304 & 681
GNIS feature ID 1553737[2]

Arbovale is an unincorporated community in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States. Arbovale is 12 miles (19 km) south of Durbin. Arbovale had a post office, which closed on March 3, 2007.[3]

Arbovale derives its name from Adam Arbogast, who settled in the vale where the town site is situated.[4]

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, Arbovale has a marine west coast climate, abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps.[5]

References

  1. United States Postal Service (2012). "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved 2012-02-15.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Arbovale, West Virginia
  3. "Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Retrieved September 26, 2011.
  4. 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. 83.
  5. Climate Summary for Arbovale, West Virginia


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