Dellslow, West Virginia
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]
Dellslow, West Virginia | |
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  Dellslow, West Virginia  Dellslow, West Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 39°36′25″N 79°53′31″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  West Virginia |
| County |  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 ID | 1554284[1] |
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]
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ZIP Code Lookup
- 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.
- Climate Summary for Dellslow, West Virginia
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