Shock, West Virginia
Shock is an unincorporated community in Gilmer County, West Virginia, United States. Shock is 13 miles (21 km) southwest of Glenville, along the Right Fork Steer Creek.[2] Shock has a post office with ZIP code 26638.[3]
Shock, West Virginia | |
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  Shock  Shock | |
| Coordinates: 38°46′42″N 80°57′59″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Gilmer |
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 26638 |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1549928[1] |
The community was named after the Shock family, original owners of the town site.[4]
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Shock has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- West Virginia Atlas & Gazetteer. Yarmouth, Me.: DeLorme. 1997. p. 44. ISBN 0-89933-246-3.
- 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. 575.
- Climate Summary for Shock, West Virginia
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| Towns |  Map of West Virginia highlighting Gilmer County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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