Elkhorn, West Virginia
| Elkhorn | |
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| Unincorporated community | |
  Elkhorn  Elkhorn Location within the state of West Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 37°23′8″N 81°24′39″W / 37.38556°N 81.41083°WCoordinates: 37°23′8″N 81°24′39″W / 37.38556°N 81.41083°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | McDowell |
| Elevation | 1,988 ft (606 m) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1554386[1] |
Elkhorn is an unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States.[1] Elkhorn lies on U.S. Route 52 and takes its name from the creek that flows through the community.
The John J. Lincoln House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.[2]
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, Elkhorn has a marine west coast climate, abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps.[3]
References
- 1 2 "Elkhorn". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- ↑ Climate Summary for Elkhorn, West Virginia
Visible beyond the bridge is the John J. Lincoln House
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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