Dellslow, West Virginia

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Dellslow, West Virginia
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Dellslow, West Virginia
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Dellslow, West Virginia
Coordinates: 39°36′25″N79°53′31″W / 39.60694°N 79.89194°W / 39.60694; -79.89194
Country Flag of the United States.svg  United States
State Flag of West Virginia.svg  West Virginia
County Flag of Monongalia County, West Virginia.svg Monongalia
Elevation
298 m (978 ft)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
26531
Area code(s) 304 & 681
GNIS feature ID1554284 [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 Dellslow exhibits mild variations between high and low temperatures, and it receives sufficient rainfall throughout the year. Based on the Köppen Climate Classification system, Dellslow is categorized as having marine west coast climate, indicated by the abbreviation "Cfb" on climate maps. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ↑ ZIP Code Lookup
  3. ↑ 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. 205.
  4. ↑ Climate Summary for Dellslow, West Virginia



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