Upper Mingo, West Virginia facts for kids
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Upper Mingo, West Virginia
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 Upper Mingo, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Upper Mingo, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Randolph |
| Elevation | 2,674 ft (815 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1727223 |
Upper Mingo is a small place in West Virginia, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that does not have its own local government like a city or town.
About Upper Mingo
Upper Mingo is found in the southern part of Randolph County. It is located right next to the Tygart Valley River. The area is also near the Monongahela National Forest, which is a large protected forest.
Where is Upper Mingo?
You can reach Upper Mingo by traveling along two main roads. These are U.S. Route 219 and West Virginia Route 55. Upper Mingo is about 17 miles (which is about 27 kilometers) south of a place called Mill Creek. The elevation of Upper Mingo is about 2,674 feet (815 meters) above sea level.
Time Zone and Codes
Upper Mingo is in the Eastern Time Zone. This means it uses Eastern Standard Time (EST) for most of the year. During daylight saving time, it switches to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). The phone area codes for this area are 304 and 681.
