Welcome to Arnoldsburg ...
Arnoldsburg is located in Calhoun County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Arnoldsburg, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was in a book dated 1895.
Arnoldsburg is 730 feet [223 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Arnoldsburg lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Area codes for Arnoldsburg: (304) & (681)<3>
The ZIP code for Arnoldsburg: 25234<4>
Communities near Arnoldsburg ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Arnoldsburg.
- Spencer
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spencer
- Spencer is located in Roane County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,989 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Spencer <5>
- Glenville
(18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenville
- Glenville is located in Gilmer County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,410 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glenville <5>
- Grantsville
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grantsville
- Grantsville is located in Calhoun County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 497 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Grantsville <5>
- Reedy
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest) - Pink
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pink
- Pink is located in Calhoun County
- Rocksdale
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest) - Russet
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast) - Walnut
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut
- Walnut is located in Calhoun County
- Shock
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shock
- Shock is located in Gilmer County
- Stumptown
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stumptown
- Stumptown is located in Gilmer County
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Arnoldsburg. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Arnoldsburg.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Arnoldsburg. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Arnoldsburg.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Arnoldsburg. See our Newspapers Page for Arnoldsburg.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Arnoldsburg ...
Looking for more information about Arnoldsburg? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Arnoldsburg, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Arnoldsburg.
Adding Arnoldsburg to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Arnoldsburg in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Arnoldsburg was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
We also found Arnoldsburg on a map titled Rand McNally Map of West Virginia (1911).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Arnoldsburg.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Arnoldsburg. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of West Virginia: https://www.wv.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of West Virginia's counties, including Calhoun, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Arnoldsburg - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | Area code (681) is an overlay for area code (304). |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Arnoldsburg). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Arnoldsburg or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |