Pickens, West Virginia

Pickens is a census-designated place (CDP) in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States. Pickens is 13 miles (21 km) west-southwest of Huttonsville. It is the home of the Cunningham-Roberts Museum. Pickens has a post office with ZIP code 26230.[4] As of the 2010 census, its population was 66.[2]

Pickens, West Virginia
Pickens, West Virginia
Coordinates: 38°39′18″N 80°12′42″W
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyRandolph
Area
  Total2.031 sq mi (5.26 km2)
  Land2.031 sq mi (5.26 km2)
  Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
2,687 ft (819 m)
Population
  Total66
  Density32/sq mi (13/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
26230
Area code(s)304 & 681
GNIS feature ID1544793[3]

Pickens had its start in 1892 when the railroad was extended to that point.[5] The community was named after James Pickens, Jr., the original owner of the town site.[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, Pickens has a marine west coast climate, abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps.[6]

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