Rockridge, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Location in West Virginia
Rockridge
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | McDowell |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1545998 |
Rockridge is a small place in McDowell County, West Virginia, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a neighborhood or area that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's governed by the county.
What's in a Name?
Rockridge wasn't always called Rockridge! When it was first settled, it had a different name: Collins Ridge.
How it Got its First Name
The name Collins Ridge came from the first families who lived there. Many of the early settlers had the last name Collins. So, they named their new home after themselves.
How it Got its Current Name
Later on, the name changed to Rockridge. This new name describes the land around the community. The area near the original town site has a lot of rocky soil. That's how Rockridge got its present name!
