Redstar, West Virginia Explained

Official Name:Redstar, West Virginia
Pushpin Map:West Virginia#USA
Pushpin Label:Redstar
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:West Virginia
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Fayette
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation Ft:1703
Coordinates:37.9353°N -81.1464°W
Area Code:304 & 681
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1555459

Redstar is an unincorporated community in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. Redstar is 2.5miles south of Oak Hill. Redstar had a post office with ZIP code 25914, which closed on January 20, 2007.[1]

The community has existed under the name Redstar since at least 1893.[2]

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, Redstar has a marine west coast climate, abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code. United States Postal Service. December 12, 2011.
  2. Book: Kenny, Hamill. West Virginia Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, Including the Nomenclature of the Streams and Mountains. 1945. The Place Name Press. Piedmont, WV. 525.
  3. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=195664&cityname=Redstar%2C+West+Virginia%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Redstar, West Virginia