Uneeda, West Virginia
| Uneeda | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Uneeda  Uneeda Location within the state of West Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 38°2′8″N 81°46′50″W / 38.03556°N 81.78056°WCoordinates: 38°2′8″N 81°46′50″W / 38.03556°N 81.78056°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Boone |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP codes | 25205 |
| Area code(s) | 304 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1548460[1] |
Uneeda is an unincorporated community on the Pond Fork River in Boone County in the U.S. state of West Virginia. The town lies along West Virginia Route 85.
History
The community was named after a brand of biscuit, Uneeda.[2]
Mining accident
On February 1, 2006, a bulldozer operator was killed at the Black Castle Surface Mine operated by Massey Energy Company's subsidiary Elk Run Coal Company in Uneeda. This fatality along with another one in a separate incident in Wharton, also in Boone County, caused West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin to call for a "stand-down on mine safety" at West Virginia's mines.
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, Uneeda has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Uneeda, 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. 640.
- ↑ Climate Summary for Uneeda, West Virginia
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |