Canebrake, West Virginia facts for kids
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Canebrake
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 Canebrake
Location in West Virginia
Canebrake
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | McDowell |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
24819
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| GNIS feature ID | 1536992 |
Canebrake is a small place in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
What's in a Name?
Canebrake got its name from the wild canes that grew nearby. These are tall, grass-like plants. Sometimes, the name has been spelled Canebreak in the past.
Where is Canebrake?
Canebrake is located in the state of West Virginia. It is part of McDowell County. West Virginia is in the eastern part of the United States.
See also
In Spanish: Canebrake (Virginia Occidental) para niños
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