Buckeye is an
unincorporated community
An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...
in
Pocahontas County,
West Virginia
West Virginia is a state in the Appalachian, Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States.The Census Bureau and the Association of American Geographers classify West Virginia as part of the Southern United States while the Bur ...
, United States. Buckeye is located along
U.S. Route 219
U.S. Route 219 (US 219) is a spur of US 19. It runs for from West Seneca, New York, at an interchange with Interstate 90 (I-90) to Rich Creek, Virginia, intersecting at US 460. US 219 is found (from north to south) in New York, Pennsylvania, ...
, southwest of
Marlinton
Marlinton is a town in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 998 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Pocahontas County and is known for its scenic beauty.
History
Marlinton is named for Jacob Marlin, who, ...
.
The community takes its name from nearby Buckeye Cove.
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
The Köppen climate classification is one of the most widely used climate classification systems. It was first published by German-Russian climatologist Wladimir Köppen (1846–1940) in 1884, with several later modifications by Köppen, notabl ...
system, Buckeye has a
marine west coast climate, abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps.
Climate Summary for Buckeye, West Virginia
/ref> Buckeye holds the October record low of 3 for the state of West Virginia.
Notable people
Louise McNeill, seventh Poet Laureate of West Virginia
References
Unincorporated communities in Pocahontas County, West Virginia
Unincorporated communities in West Virginia
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