Bim, West Virginia
Bim is an unincorporated community and coal town in Boone County, West Virginia, United States. Bim is located on West Virginia Route 85 12 miles (19 km) southeast of Madison. The Bim Post Office opened in 1923.[2]
Bim, West Virginia | |
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 Bim West Virginia Post Office | |
  Bim, West Virginia  Bim, West Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 37°55′18″N 81°41′21″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Boone |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 25021 |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1560585[1] |
The community was named after Bim Gump, a cartoon character.[3]
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- USPS Postmaster finder
- Wonderful West Virginia. 55. Department of Natural Resources. 1991. p. 18.
Bim (Boone) took its name from Bim Gump, a character...
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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