Pinoak, West Virginia facts for kids
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Pinoak, West Virginia
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 Pinoak, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Pinoak, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mercer |
| Elevation | 2,739 ft (835 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1555364 |
Pinoak is a small place in Mercer County, West Virginia, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
What is Pinoak?
Pinoak is located in the beautiful state of West Virginia. It sits in Mercer County. You can find it about 2.5 miles (4.0 kilometers) northeast of another community called Matoaka. Think of it as a neighborhood or a small settlement without a mayor or city council.
How Pinoak Got Its Name
Many places get their names from important people or things nearby. Pinoak is one of those places! This community was named after a school that was close by. The school was called Pinoak School, and the community simply took its name from there.
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