Borderland, West Virginia
Borderland, West Virginia | ||
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ZIP code 25665[1] | ||
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1553952[2] | |
Borderland is an unincorporated community in Mingo County, West Virginia, United States. Borderland is located along the Tug Fork and U.S. Routes 52 and 119, 3 miles (4.8 km) northwest of Williamson. Borderland had a post office, which opened on March 6, 1905, and closed on June 20, 2009.[3]
The community may be named on account of its location near the Kentucky border.[4]
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the
Köppen Climate Classification system, Borderland has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]
References
- ^ United States Postal Service (2012). "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved February 15, 2012.
- ^ "Borderland". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Archived from the original on October 17, 2020. Retrieved November 10, 2011.
- ^ Kenny, Hamill (1945). West Virginia Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, Including the Nomenclature of the Streams and Mountains. Piedmont, WV: The Place Name Press. p. 126.
- ^ Climate Summary for Borderland, West Virginia
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