Uneeda, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Uneeda
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Uneeda, West Virginia Post Office
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 Uneeda
Location in West Virginia
Uneeda
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Boone |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
25205
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1548460 |
Uneeda is a small place in Boone County, West Virginia. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government. You can find it along the Pond Fork River and West Virginia Route 85.
How Uneeda Got Its Name
Uneeda got its name from a popular brand of biscuits. Imagine a town named after your favorite snack! That's how this community got its unique name.
Mine Safety in Uneeda
In 2006, there was a serious event at a coal mine near Uneeda. This event, along with another one nearby, made West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin take action. He asked all mines in West Virginia to pause their work. This "stand-down on mine safety" was to make sure everyone focused on keeping miners safe.
Uneeda's Climate
The weather in Uneeda has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild, meaning not too cold. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it's often shown as "Cfa."
