Rimel, West Virginia
Rimel is an unincorporated community in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States. Rimel is located on West Virginia Route 92 10.5 miles (16.9 km) southeast of Marlinton.
Rimel, West Virginia | |
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  Rimel, West Virginia  Rimel, West Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 38°07′24″N 79°57′05″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Pocahontas |
| Elevation | 2,454 ft (748 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1552668[1] |
Reuben D. Rimel, an early postmaster, gave the community his name.[2]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rimel, West Virginia
- 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. 531.
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| Towns |  Map of West Virginia highlighting Pocahontas County | |
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