Glengary, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Glengary
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Glengary, Interstate 81, & West Virginia State Route 45 exit along West Virginia State Route 9
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 Glengary
Location in West Virginia
Glengary
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  West Virginia |
| County | Berkeley |
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 277 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
25421
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| Area code(s) | 304, 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1539465 |
Glengary is a small place in Berkeley County, West Virginia, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county. Glengary is located in the beautiful Back Creek Valley.
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Where is Glengary Located?
Glengary is easy to find on a map! It's right where West Virginia Route 45 meets County Routes 7 and 22. This makes it a central spot for people living nearby.
How Many People Live in Glengary?
Back in the year 2000, a count was done, and about 277 people lived in the Glengary community. It's a small, close-knit place.
Glengary's Record Snowfall
Glengary is known for something pretty amazing that happened in January 2016. During a huge snowstorm, called the January 2016 United States blizzard, Glengary got more snow than any other place affected by the storm.
How Much Snow Fell?
A whopping 42 inches of snow fell in Glengary during that blizzard! That's more than three and a half feet of snow, which is taller than many kids. It was a truly historic snowfall for the area.
