Redstar, West Virginia | |
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  Redstar  Redstar | |
| Coordinates: 37°56′07″N 81°08′47″W / 37.93528°N 81.14639°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Fayette |
| Elevation | 1,703 ft (519 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1555459[1] |
Redstar is an unincorporated community in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. Redstar is 2.5 miles (4.0 km) south of Oak Hill. Redstar had a post office with ZIP code 25914, which closed on January 20, 2007.[2]
The community has existed under the name Redstar since at least 1893.[3]
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, Redstar has a marine west coast climate, abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps.[4]
References
- ↑ "Redstar". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ↑ "Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Retrieved December 12, 2011.
- ↑ 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. 525.
- ↑ Climate Summary for Redstar, West Virginia
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