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Kline
Kline is located in West Virginia
Kline
Kline
Location in West Virginia
Kline is located in the United States
Kline
Kline
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Pendleton
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID 1554892

Kline is a small place in Pendleton County, West Virginia, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a settled area that doesn't have its own local government, like a town or city. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

The Story Behind the Name

Kline wasn't always called Kline! Its first name was Clines Cross Roads. This name was used for many years.

When the Name Changed

Around the year 1875, the name was officially changed to Kline. This new name came from a person named Samuel Kline (sometimes spelled Cline). He was an early postmaster in the area. A postmaster is someone in charge of a local post office.

Where is Kline Located?

Kline is found in a spot called Greenawalt Gap. It sits along a small stream known as Mill Run.

Waterways Near Kline

Mill Run is a tributary. This means it's a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger one. Mill Run flows into the South Branch Potomac River. The South Branch Potomac River is an important waterway in West Virginia.

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