Dellslow, West Virginia

Unincorporated community in West Virginia
39°36′25″N 79°53′31″W / 39.60694°N 79.89194°W / 39.60694; -79.89194Country United StatesState West VirginiaCounty MonongaliaElevation
298 m (978 ft)Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)ZIP code
26531
Area code(s)304 & 681GNIS 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]

References

  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  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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