West Virginia Central Junction, West Virginia

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West Virginia Central Junction
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West Virginia Central Junction
Coordinates: 39°28′17″N79°03′40″W / 39.4714822°N 79.0611412°W / 39.4714822; -79.0611412 Coordinates: 39°28′17″N79°03′40″W / 39.4714822°N 79.0611412°W / 39.4714822; -79.0611412 [1]
CountryUnited States
State West Virginia
County Mineral
Elevation
971 ft (296 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s) 304
GNIS ID 1549974

West Virginia Central Junction is a populated place in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States. [1] Several CSX Transportation, namely of Mountain Subdivision and Thomas Subdivision lines pass through the area, which is located on the Potomac River across from Luke, Maryland. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: West Virginia Central Junction, West Virginia
  2. Mineral County, West Virginia General Highway Map (PDF) (Map). West Virginia Department of Transportation. 2011. p. 1. Retrieved April 9, 2012.