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Unincorporated community in West Virginia, United States
Low Gap
Unincorporated community
Low Gap is located in West VirginiaLow GapLow GapLocation within the state of West VirginiaShow map of West VirginiaLow Gap is located in the United StatesLow GapLow GapLow Gap (the United States)Show map of the United States
Coordinates: 38°1′53″N 81°50′8″W / 38.03139°N 81.83556°W / 38.03139; -81.83556
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyBoone
Elevation745 ft (227 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS ID1542497

Low Gap is an unincorporated community in Boone County, West Virginia, United States.

The community was named for a low mountain pass near the original town site.

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Low Gap, West Virginia
  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. 389.
Municipalities and communities of Boone County, West Virginia, United States
County seat: Madison
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