Borderland, West Virginia
Unincorporated community in West Virginia, United States
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Borderland is an unincorporated community in Mingo County, West Virginia, United States. Borderland is located along the Tug Fork and U.S. Routes 52 and 119, 3 miles (4.8 km) northwest of Williamson. Borderland had a post office, which opened on March 6, 1905, and closed on June 20, 2009.[3]
Borderland, West Virginia | |
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  Borderland, West Virginia Location within West Virginia  Borderland, West Virginia Location within the United States | |
| Coordinates: 37°42′50″N 82°18′33″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mingo |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 25665[1] |
| Area codes | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1553952[2] |
The community may be named on account of its location near the Kentucky border.[4]
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Borderland has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]
Notable people
- Charles Blevins, a West Virginia folk music artist and the owner of Red Robin Inn, in Borderland, West Virginia.[6]
