Rock Castle, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rock Castle, West Virginia
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 Rock Castle, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Jackson |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
25272
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Rock Castle (sometimes spelled Rockcastle) is a small, unincorporated community located in the state of West Virginia, United States. It is found in the southwestern part of Jackson County. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it's governed by the county.
Rock Castle is situated along Rock Castle Road. It lies south of Ripley, which is the main town in Jackson County and serves as the "county seat." The county seat is where the county government offices are located.
About Rock Castle
Rock Castle is named after a unique rock formation that was found near where the community first began. This natural landmark likely looked like a castle, giving the area its distinctive name.
Location and Elevation
The community of Rock Castle is located in a hilly area. Its elevation is about 705 feet (which is about 215 meters) above sea level. This means it's quite a bit higher than the ocean.
