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Riffle, West Virginia
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 Riffle, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Riffle, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Braxton |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1554572 |
Riffle is an unincorporated community in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States. Riffle is located along the Elk River Railroad at the junction of County Routes 5/6, 6/6, and 7/6, 5.75 miles (9.25 km) north-northwest of Sutton.
History
The community was named after Jacob Riffle, a Civil War veteran.
Notable person
- Gray Barker, writer, was born in Riffle.
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