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Rock Cave
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 Rock Cave
Location in West Virginia
Rock Cave
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Upshur |
| Population
(2000 967)
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| • Total | 1,926 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
26215, 26234
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
Rock Cave is an unincorporated community in Upshur County, West Virginia, United States. The town is located southwest of Buckhannon at the junction of West Virginia Route 4 with County Routes 11/2 and 20/28.
Throughout the community's history, Rock Cave has been known as Bob Town, Centerville, and Centreville.
The community's name is a corruption of Rock Lava, which referred to rocks purportedly of volcanic origin unearthed near the town site.
Rock Cave's public schools are operated by Upshur County Schools.
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