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Buckeye, West Virginia
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 Buckeye, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Buckeye, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Pocahontas |
| Elevation | 2,110 ft (640 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24924
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| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1554019 |
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.
The community takes its name from nearby Buckeye Cove.
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. Buckeye holds the October record low of 3 for the state of West Virginia.
Notable people
Louise McNeill, seventh Poet Laureate of West Virginia
See also
In Spanish: Buckeye (Virginia Occidental) para niños
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