Rumble, West Virginia

Rumble
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 / 38.18333; -81.69917
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyBoone
Elevation
705 ft (215 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS ID1555538[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

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rumble, West Virginia
  2. ^ United States Geological Survey map, West Virginia, Peytona Quadrangle (1929).
  3. ^ United States Geological Survey map, West Virginia, Racine Quadrangle (1965, 2000).
  4. ^ 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).