Kanawha Head, West Virginia
Kanawha Head: a city in Upshur County, West Virginia.
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Kanawha Head is a city located in the county of Upshur in the U.S. state of West Virginia.
Quick Facts about Kanawha Head
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| County | Upshur County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.7729,-80.3465 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 05:32:55 (6th November 2026) |
| Postal code | 26228 |
| Weather | 62℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Kanawha Head is located at 38°46'22"N 80°20'47"W (38.7728800, -80.3464700).
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Weather
62°F
Mostly Cloudy
3 to 7 mph W
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
7-Day Forecast
Kanawha Head zip code is 26228.
County name: Upshur, County
fips: 54097
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Kanawha Head, WV. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237969 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | Buckhannon (WV) | 26201-2994 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Kanawha Head, WV. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNG | Montgomery | Third Avenue and Washington Street | RAIL |
| WSS | White Sulphur Springs | 315 West Main Street | RAIL |
| THN | Thurmond | Hwy 25 & Hwy 2 | RAIL |
| CLF | Clifton Forge | 400 Ridgeway Street | RAIL |
| ALD | Alderson | 1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Kanawha Head.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Kanawha Head Post Office | Kanawha Head (WV) | 26228 |
Other cities in Upshur County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Upshur County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Buckhannon | 5,395 | City in Upshur County, West Virginia |