Rumble, West Virginia
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Rumble Location within the state of West Virginia Rumble Rumble (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 38°11′0″N 81°41′57″W / 38.18333°N 81.69917°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Boone |
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS ID | 1555538[1] |
Rumble is an unincorporated community in Boone County, West Virginia, United States. It is located on Lick Creek above Ashford.[2][3] The first postmaster was Walter J. Rumble, appointed in 1924. The post office was discontinued in 1933, and the mail redirected to Ashford.[4]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rumble, West Virginia
- ^ United States Geological Survey map, West Virginia, Peytona Quadrangle (1929).
- ^ United States Geological Survey map, West Virginia, Racine Quadrangle (1965, 2000).
- ^ National Archives and Records Administration, Appointments of U.S. Postmasters, 1832–1971, West Virginia, Boone County, Roll 138, Target 3, vols. 99 (1904–1930), 77 (1930–1971).