Pickens, West Virginia
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Pickens, West Virginia | |
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Census-designated place (CDP) | |
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Country | United States |
State | West Virginia |
County | Randolph |
Area[1] | |
• Total | 2.031 sq mi (5.26 km2) |
• Land | 2.031 sq mi (5.26 km2) |
• Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
Elevation | 2,687 ft (819 m) |
Population (2010)[2] | |
• Total | 66 |
• Density | 32/sq mi (13/km2) |
Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
• Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
ZIP code | 26230 |
Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
GNIS feature ID | 1544793[3] |
Pickens is a census-designated place (CDP) in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States. Pickens is 13 miles (21 km) west-southwest of Huttonsville. It is the home of the Cunningham-Roberts Museum. Pickens has a post office with ZIP code 26230.[4] As of the 2010 census, its population was 66.[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, Pickens has a marine west coast climate, abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps.[5]
Notable people
- Admiral Frank G. Fahrion, USN, was born in Pickens.[6]
References
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- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pickens, West Virginia
- ↑ ZIP Code Lookup
- ↑ Climate Summary for Pickens, West Virginia
- ↑ Admiral Frank G. Farion
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