Bergoo, West Virginia

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.

Bergoo
Census-designated place (CDP)
Bergoo
Location within the state of West Virginia
Coordinates: 38°29′11″N 80°18′2″W
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyWebster
Area
 • Total0.224 sq mi (0.58 km2)
 • Land0.212 sq mi (0.55 km2)
 • Water0.012 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Population
 • Total94
 • Density420/sq mi (160/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)

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
  1. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
  3. 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.
  4. Climate Summary for Bergoo, West Virginia


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