kids encyclopedia robot

Cashmere, West Virginia facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Cashmere, West Virginia
Cashmere, West Virginia is located in West Virginia
Cashmere, West Virginia
Cashmere, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Cashmere, West Virginia is located in the United States
Cashmere, West Virginia
Cashmere, West Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Monroe
Elevation
1,955 ft (596 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s) 304 & 681
GNIS feature ID 1550643

Cashmere is a small, unincorporated community located in Monroe County, West Virginia, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's governed by the county.

About Cashmere

Where is Cashmere Located?

Cashmere is found along West Virginia Route 12, which is an important road in the area. It is situated north of another community called Peterstown. This location places it in the beautiful, mountainous region of West Virginia.

How Cashmere Got Its Name

The community of Cashmere was given its name after a famous and beautiful region in Asia called Kashmir. It's interesting how places across the world can inspire names for small communities far away!

kids search engine
Cashmere, West Virginia Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.