We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Eskdale. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Eskdale.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Eskdale. 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 Eskdale.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Eskdale. See our Newspapers Page for Eskdale.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Eskdale ...
Looking for more information about Eskdale? 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 Eskdale, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Eskdale.
Adding Eskdale to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Eskdale 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 (so far) for Eskdale was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Eskdale post office opened in 1903.
If you're interested in how the shape of West Virginia's counties, including Kanawha, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
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The elevation is an estimate for the area around Eskdale - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
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When there's a risk of an area code running out of phone numbers, an 'Overlay Area Code' is created that has the same geographic boundaries as the existing area code. In this case, the 304 code has been Overlayed with the 681 area code. New phone numbers in the Eskdale area will be assigned with one of these codes: 304 or 681. As a result, placing a call in the Eskdale area will require 10-digit dialing (where you enter both the area code and then the phone number).
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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 Eskdale). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Eskdale or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
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While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
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A copy of the Blevins & Helbock Post Office list with background information can be found at: