Bacova, Virginia

Bacova is an unincorporated community in Bath County, Virginia, in the United States.[1] It was created in the early 20th century as a company town; its name is simply an abbreviation of Bath County, VA.[2]

Hidden Valley was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.[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, Bacova has a marine west coast climate, abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps.[4]

References

  1. "Bacova". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved December 23, 2013.
  2. Bath County Historical Society (1991). Bicentennial History of Bath County, Va 1791-1991. Warm Springs, VA: Bath County Historical Society. ISBN 096291200X.
  3. Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  4. Climate Summary for Bacova, Virginia

Coordinates: 38°03′14″N 79°50′37″W / 38.05389°N 79.84361°W / 38.05389; -79.84361


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