Dellslow, West Virginia

Dellslow, West Virginia
Unincorporated community
Dellslow, West Virginia
Coordinates: 39°36′25″N 79°53′31″W / 39.60694°N 79.89194°W / 39.60694; -79.89194Coordinates: 39°36′25″N 79°53′31″W / 39.60694°N 79.89194°W / 39.60694; -79.89194
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Monongalia
Elevation 978 ft (298 m)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
  Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 26531
Area code(s) 304 & 681
GNIS feature ID 1554284[1]

Dellslow is an unincorporated community in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. Dellslow was established in 1798 and is located along West Virginia Route 7 near the southern border of Brookhaven. Dellslow has a post office with ZIP code 26531.[2]

The community derives its name from Fredelsloh, Germany, the hometown of an early settler.[3]

Climate

The climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year round. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Dellslow has a marine west coast climate, abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps.[4]

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