Neola, West Virginia
| Neola | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Neola  Neola Location within the state of West Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 37°57′57″N 80°7′48″W / 37.96583°N 80.13000°WCoordinates: 37°57′57″N 80°7′48″W / 37.96583°N 80.13000°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Greenbrier |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP codes | 24961, 24986 |
Neola is an unincorporated community in northeastern Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States. It lies along West Virginia Route 92 north of the city of White Sulphur Springs.[1] Its elevation is 2,037 feet (621 m).[2]
The community's name is an anagram of Olean, New York, the native home of a local lumber dealer.[3]
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, Neola has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[4]
References
- ↑ DeLorme. West Virginia Atlas & Gazetteer. 4th ed. Yarmouth: DeLorme, 2007, p. 55, 61. ISBN 0-89933-327-3.
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Neola, West Virginia, Geographic Names Information System, 1980-06-27. Accessed 2008-06-06.
- ↑ 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. 439.
- ↑ Climate Summary for Neola, West Virginia
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