Elkhorn, West Virginia

Elkhorn is an unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States.[2] Elkhorn lies on U.S. Route 52 and takes its name from the creek that flows through the community.

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Location within the state of West Virginia
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Elkhorn (the United States)
Coordinates: 37°23′8″N 81°24′39″W
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyMcDowell
Elevation
1,988 ft (606 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
24830[1]
GNIS feature ID1554386[2]

The John J. Lincoln House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.[3]

Notable person

  • Fuzzy Haskins (June 8, 1941 – March 16, 2023), American musician: born in Elkhorn.
  • Angie Turner King (1905-2004), chemist, mathematician, and educator; born in Elkhorn.[4]
  • Tamiko Jones (July 15th, 1943 -), Jazz, disco and popular music singer, Record label owner, Radio executive and Grammy foundation Trustee born in Elkhorn, 1943. Spent early years in home of Grandfather, Grady Dalton.[5]

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.[6]

References


Visible beyond the bridge is the John J. Lincoln House


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