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 | |
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Census-designated place (CDP) | |
  Bergoo Location within the state of West Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 38°29′11″N 80°18′2″W / 38.48639°N 80.30056°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Webster |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.224 sq mi (0.58 km2) |
| • Land | 0.212 sq mi (0.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.012 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Population | |
• Total | 94 |
| • Density | 420/sq mi (160/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-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
editThe 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
edit- ^ "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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