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Mathias, West Virginia
Church of the Brethren in Mathias
Church of the Brethren in Mathias
Mathias, West Virginia is located in West Virginia
Mathias, West Virginia
Mathias, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Mathias, West Virginia is located in the United States
Mathias, West Virginia
Mathias, West Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Hardy
Elevation
1,567 ft (478 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID 1555067

Mathias is an unincorporated community along the Lost River in Hardy County in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Mathias lies off West Virginia Route 259. Before the consolidated school of East Hardy High School at Baker, Mathias had its own educational facility, Mathias School, which served grades kindergarten through twelfth.

Mathias has one bank (Summit Community Bank), one restaurant, a post office, a new garage, one community center, one gas station, as well as Lost River State Park. It was founded by John Mathias and contains his historic homestead, the John Mathias House.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Mathias has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

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