Core, West Virginia facts for kids
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Core, West Virginia
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 Core, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Core, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  West Virginia |
| County |  Monongalia |
| Elevation | 300 m (984 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1537682 |
Core is a small place in West Virginia, United States. It is an "unincorporated community" located in Monongalia County. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of a larger county.
About Core, West Virginia
Core is a quiet community in the state of West Virginia. It is not a city or a town with its own mayor or city council. Instead, it is managed by the county government.
Where is Core?
Core is found in Monongalia County. This county is in the northern part of West Virginia. The community is about 9 miles (14 kilometers) northwest of downtown Morgantown. Morgantown is a larger city nearby.
How Core Got Its Name
The community of Core was named after a local family. The "Core family" lived in the area and were important to its early history. Many places get their names from the families who first settled there.
