Rock Camp, West Virginia facts for kids
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Rock Camp, West Virginia
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View along U.S. Route 219 in Rock Camp in 2022
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 Rock Camp, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Rock Camp, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Monroe |
| Elevation | 1,818 ft (554 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1555497 |
Rock Camp is a small place in Monroe County, West Virginia. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
You can find Rock Camp along U.S. Route 219. It's located northeast of a place called Peterstown and southwest of Union.
Where Did the Name Rock Camp Come From?
The community of Rock Camp got its name from a nearby stream. This stream is called Rock Camp Creek.
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