Dunmore, West Virginia

Dunmore, West Virginia
Unincorporated community
Dunmore, West Virginia
Coordinates: 38°21′34″N 79°52′51″W / 38.35944°N 79.88083°W / 38.35944; -79.88083Coordinates: 38°21′34″N 79°52′51″W / 38.35944°N 79.88083°W / 38.35944; -79.88083
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Pocahontas
Elevation 2,477 ft (755 m)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
  Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 24934
Area code(s) 304 & 681
GNIS feature ID 1550994[1]

Dunmore is an unincorporated community in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States. Dunmore is located at the junction of West Virginia Route 28 and West Virginia Route 92 15 miles (24 km) northeast of Marlinton. Dunmore has a post office with ZIP code 24934.[2]

Some say the community has the name of the Earl of Dunmore, while others believe the place's name is an amalgamation of Dunkum and Moore, early owners of the town site.[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, Dunmore has a marine west coast climate, abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps.[4]

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