Linden, West Virginia facts for kids
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Location in West Virginia
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Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Roane |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Linden is a small place in Roane County, West Virginia, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
Where is Linden?
Linden is located in the beautiful state of West Virginia. It sits right along a waterway called the Henry Fork. The land where Linden is found is about 755 feet (or 230 meters) above sea level. This elevation means it's higher up than many other places.
How Linden Got Its Name
The community of Linden was named after a person called Charles Linden Broadus. He was an officer in the Confederate Army. Naming places after important people or events was a common practice in the past.
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