Core is an unincorporated community in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. Core is 9 miles (14 km) northwest of downtown Morgantown.

Core, West Virginia
Core, West Virginia is located in West Virginia
Core, West Virginia
Core, West Virginia
Core, West Virginia is located in the United States
Core, West Virginia
Core, West Virginia
Coordinates: 39°40′48″N 80°06′26″W / 39.68000°N 80.10722°W / 39.68000; -80.10722
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Monongalia
Elevation
300 m (984 ft)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)304 & 681
GNIS feature ID1537682[1]

The community was named after the local Core family.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ 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. 185.