Elkins
in Randolph County of West Virginia, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.926 and -79.847 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 55' 33" and W -79° 50' 48"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 09:29 AM (Friday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:25 am and 8:08 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hamelin Bay
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-04-26 08:02:42

Discover Elkins

Elkins in Randolph County (West Virginia) with it's 7,226 citizens is a town in United States about 151 mi (or 243 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital city.

Current time in Elkins is now 09:29 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 12 airports near Elkins, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is North Central West Virginia Airport in a distance of 33 mi (or 53 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Parsons, Philippi, Buckhannon, Grafton and Kingwood. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 63 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 42 °F
Evening Temperature 13°C / 56 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 51%
Air Pressure 1024 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 19% of sky
General Conditions Few clouds

Friday, 26th of April 2024

12°C (53 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

23°C (73 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

26°C (80 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Holiday Inn Express & Suites ELKINS

Address
0,3 mi
50 Martin Street
26241 ELKINS
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hampton Inn Elkins

Address
2,2 mi
480 Plantation Drive
26241 Elkins
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Isaac Jackson Hotel

Address
0,5 mi
830 Harrison Ave
26241 Elkins
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Iron Road Inn

Address
0,9 mi
357 BEVERLY PIKE RTS 219-250-92 SOUTH
26241 ELKINS
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


SUPER 8 ELKINS WV

Address
1,0 mi
350 BEVERLY PIKE US RT 219/250 SE
26241 Elkins
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


DAYS INN AND SUITES ELKINS

Address
0,9 mi
1200 HARRISON AVENUE
26241 Elkins
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Western Maryland Railway-Elkins West Virginia (1989 #1 of 2)

Published: March 30, 2011
Length: 25:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: bullfrog1954

More WMRY from Elkins on May 13 1989 and-wait a minute-is THAT a CSX locomotive? Hiding behind the Chessie? WHAT THE...? How'd THAT get in there? None of MY doing!! Even back then!


Western Maryland Railway in Elkins West Virginia (1986)

Published: March 25, 2011
Length: 46:54 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: bullfrog1954

Here's some now-rare footage from a VHS tape I shot on May 12 1986. After catching the WMRY overpass on US 33 we then go into downtown Elkins to check out the WM/Chessie yard (now defunct!)....


Elkins Fire Dept. Rescue 40 resonding to MVA

Published: August 21, 2011
Length: 04:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: jharperfd40

This video was uploaded from an Android phone.


Western Maryland Railway Spots-Elkins, Parsons & Thomas WV (1987)

Published: March 26, 2011
Length: 57:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: bullfrog1954

Here's the Western Maryland RY in Elkins a year after my first visit, and apparently, Chessie is still "pretty big here." But that, unfortunately, won't last! Again note the US 219 bridge over...


STEAM RETURNS TO ELKINS on DVD! Cass Scenic Railroad WM #6

Published: October 18, 2008
Length: 54:17 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: mattyg1306

Promo trailer for the DVD which is NOW AVAILABLE on eBay and iOffer! To purchase on eBay, click here: ...


2011 MERCURY MILAN Elkins WV

Published: December 30, 2010
Length: 20:51 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ElkinsFordland1

We are proud to present this 2011 MERCURY MILAN. Please visit our website at http://elkinsfordland.dealerconnection.com/ and if you have any questions you can always call us at (304) 636-2222....


Western Maryland Railway-Elkins West Virginia (1989 #2 of 2)

Published: March 30, 2011
Length: 36:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: bullfrog1954

This is it-the LAST of rail service to Elkins! I now wish I had thought to get more footage on this day as this is just under a minute. And, for a final "glory," it's now all CSX-aw well! It...


Elkins Fire Dept. Responding to a MVA

Published: August 21, 2011
Length: 26:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: jharperfd40

This video was uploaded from an Android phone.


2013 Ford F-150 King Ranch Elkins WV

Published: October 07, 2012
Length: 00:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ElkinsFordland1

We are proud to present this 2013 Ford F-150 King Ranch . Please visit our website at http://elkinsfordland.dealerconnection.com/ and if you have any questions you can always call us...


Plumber Elkins WV | 304-935-5154 | Plumbing Services West Virginia

Published: March 16, 2015
Length: 07:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Judith Jones

Plumber Elkins WV | 304-935-5154 | Plumbing Services West Virginia Looking for the Best Plumber in West Virginia? We offer a complete plumbing service for new installations, repairs, and remodelin...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Davis & Elkins College

Davis & Elkins College, also known as D&E, is a small liberal arts college nestled in the mountains in Elkins, West Virginia, United States. The college president is G.T. "Buck" Smith. He had been a consultant to the college from 1998 to 2001. He was named president in 2008.

Located at 38.9306, -79.8467 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures in Randolph County, West Virginia, Council of Independent Colleges, Davis & Elkins College, Davis and Elkins family, Education in Randolph County, West Virginia, Educational institutions established in 1904, National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities members, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Presbyterianism in West Virginia, Universities and colleges in West Virginia

WCDE

WCDE is a Christian formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Elkins, West Virginia, serving Metro Elkins. WCDE is owned and operated by Davis and Elkins College.

Located at 38.9311, -79.8469 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Radio stations in West Virginia, College radio stations in West Virginia

WDNE (AM)

WDNE is an Adult Standards formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Elkins, West Virginia, serving Elkins and Randolph County, West Virginia. WDNE is owned and operated by West Virginia Radio Corporation.

Located at 38.9236, -79.8592 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in West Virginia, Adult standards radio stations in the United States, Radio stations established in 1948

Elkins High School (West Virginia)

Elkins High School (EHS) is a public high school located in Elkins, West Virginia, United States. The school serves students ranging from grades 9 through 12. The school has an enrollment of 933 students as of September, 2009. This makes it the 30th largest school by enrollment in the state, and the second largest within 70 miles . Mr. David Fincham serves as principal of Elkins High School.

Located at 38.8916, -79.8517 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Public high schools in West Virginia, Schools in Randolph County, West Virginia

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