Linwood, West Virginia facts for kids
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Linwood, West Virginia
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 Linwood, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Linwood, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Pocahontas |
| Elevation | 2,949 ft (899 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1551823 |
Linwood is a small place in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially part of a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's usually managed by the county.
Where is Linwood?
Linwood is located where three important roads meet: U.S. Route 219, State Route 55, and State Route 66. This makes it easy to find on a map! It is about 14 miles (or 22 kilometers) north-northeast of a town called Marlinton.
What's in a Name?
The name "Linwood" likely comes from the many linden trees that grew near where the community first started. Linden trees are also known as "lime trees" and are famous for their beautiful, fragrant flowers.
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