Rock Forge, West Virginia
| Rock Forge | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Rock Forge  Rock Forge Location within the state of West Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 39°36′18″N 79°55′2″W / 39.60500°N 79.91722°WCoordinates: 39°36′18″N 79°55′2″W / 39.60500°N 79.91722°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Monongalia |
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| GNIS ID | 1545907[1] |
Rock Forge is an unincorporated community in Monongalia County, West Virginia.
Rock Forge had its start in 1796 when a blast furnace opened at the site.[2]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rock Forge, 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. 537.
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