Bergoo, West Virginia
Census-designated place in West Virginia, United States
38°29′11″N 80°18′2″W / 38.48639°N 80.30056°W / 38.48639; -80.30056[1]
(2010)[2]
Bergoo is a census-designated place (CDP) in Webster County, West Virginia, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 94.[2] Bergoo lies at the confluence of the Elk River and Leatherwood Creek. Bergoo was formerly known as Leatherwood, taking its name from the creek.
Some say Bergoo was the name of a local Indian, while others believe the community was named after Burgoo, a type of stew.[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, Bergoo has a marine west coast climate, abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps.[4]
References
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
- ^ 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. 107.
- ^ Climate Summary for Bergoo, West Virginia
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Municipalities and communities of Webster County, West Virginia, United States
County seat: Webster Springs
- Bergoo
- Parcoal
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- Arcola
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- Kovan
- Orndoff
- Poling
- Ralph
- Replete
- Skelt
- Strouds
- Upperglade
- Wainville
- Waneta
- Weese
- Wheeler
- Woodzell
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