Rock Forge
in Monongalia County of West Virginia, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
39.605 and -79.917 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 39° 36' 18" and W -79° 55' 2"
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: 10:35 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:50 am and 6:15 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: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Rock Forge

Rock Forge in Monongalia County (West Virginia) is a town located in United States about 162 mi (or 260 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Time in Rock Forge is now 10:35 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 12 airports closer to Rock Forge, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Morgantown Municipal Walter L. Bill Hart Field in a distance of 3 mi (or 4 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Morgantown, Fairmont, Kingwood, Grafton and Uniontown. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 59 °F

Morning Temperature 4°C / 40 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 42%
Air Pressure 1029 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 20% of sky
General Conditions Few clouds

Saturday, 2nd of November 2024

20°C (67 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Sunday, 3rd of November 2024

21°C (70 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Monday, 4th of November 2024

25°C (77 °F)
20°C (67 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place

Address
2,8 mi
Two Waterfront Place
26501 Morgantown
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SpringHill Suites Morgantown

Address
1,0 mi
1910 Hunter's Way
26505 Morgantown
United States

Time Information

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


Holiday Inn Express MORGANTOWN

Address
3,2 mi
605 Venture Drive
26508 MORGANTOWN
United States

Time Information

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


LAKEVIEW GOLF RESORT AND SPA

Address
5,4 mi
1 LAKEVIEW DRIVE
26508 Morgantown
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 03:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hampton Inn Morgantown

Address
4,2 mi
1053 Van Voorhis Road
26505 Morgantown
United States

Time Information

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


Residence Inn Morgantown

Address
3,9 mi
1046 Willowdale Road
26505 Morgantown
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hilton Garden Inn Morgantown

Address
3,7 mi
150 Suncrest Towne Centre Dr
26505 Morgantown
United States

Time Information

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


The Chestnut Boutique Hotel

Address
2,7 mi
345 Chestnut Street
26505 Morgantown
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Clarion Hotel Morgan

Address
2,7 mi
127 High Street
26505 Morgantown
United States

Time Information

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


Courtyard Morgantown

Address
2,7 mi
460 Courtyard Street
26501 Morgantown
United States

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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Morgantown High School, Macy's Parade Country Roads 2009.MOD

Published: November 26, 2009
Length: 06:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MorgantownWV1

Morgantown High School marching band in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, New York City 2009 from Morgantown, WV playing Country Roads !


WVU MOUNTAINEERS holiday season greetings

Published: December 28, 2011
Length: 54:48 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: joel4wvu

This video was uploaded from an Android phone.


WVU vs UCONN country roads

Published: October 25, 2009
Length: 36:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: wvtennant


Jocelyn Mccartney sings

Published: February 17, 2015
Length: 57:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Big country

via YouTube Capture.


WVU fans camp out for Gameday

Published: December 03, 2014
Length: 17:35 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Evan Jenkins

Tent village is real.


Fracking Exec Admits Wrong Doing in Wetzel Co WV

Published: July 11, 2011
Length: 03:48 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: nofrackwv

Video from before the Morgantown City council meeting where fracking was banned - June 2011. The man speaking is from a gas company that engages in horizontal drilling and fracturing. He was...


The Jinn Who Loves Me!

Published: March 05, 2012
Length: 01:16 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Ella

I have a Djinn...does that make me a Master?


South Park Service Center (304) 777-4390

Published: November 08, 2013
Length: 00:12 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Michelle Dixon

South Park Service Center Address: 301 Pleasant St, Morgantown, WV 26501 Phone number: (304) 777-4390 Servicing the greater Morgantown area for over 30 years...


DRUNK BACKFLIPS

Published: October 21, 2009
Length: 21:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Daniel McPherson

This is what happens when you get to many people from Moorefield in Morgantown and add 2 kegs.


WVU students play tricks on Tenn Tech player.

Published: December 19, 2011
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: joel4wvu

WVU students play tricks on Tenn Tech player.


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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.

Brookhaven, West Virginia

Brookhaven is a census-designated place (CDP) in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 5,171 at the 2010 census. It is included in the Morgantown, West Virginia Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Located at 39.6106, -79.9 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Monongalia County, West Virginia, Census-designated places in West Virginia, Morgantown metropolitan area

Morgantown, West Virginia

Morgantown is a city in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It is the county seat of Monongalia County. Situated along the banks of the Monongahela River, Morgantown is the largest city in North-Central West Virginia, and the base of the Morgantown metropolitan area. It has a permanent population of 29,660 per the 2010 census, with West Virginia University adding several thousand seasonal residents to the city and surrounding area from September through May.

Located at 39.6336, -79.9506 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Cities in West Virginia, County seats in West Virginia, Populated places in Monongalia County, West Virginia, Morgantown, West Virginia, University towns in the United States, West Virginia University, Morgantown metropolitan area, Academic enclaves, Populated places on the Monongahela River

Boreman Hall

Boreman Hall is a residence hall on the campus of West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia. Originally called Men's Hall when it was constructed in 1935, the hall is named after Arthur I. Boreman, the first governor of the state of West Virginia. With the addition of a new annex building in 1963, Boreman Hall is now actually two separate buildings. Boreman Hall North, the newer of the two, is currently an all female dorm, the only single sex residence hall on the campus.

Located at 39.6331, -79.9528 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
University and college dormitories in the United States, West Virginia University campus, Landmarks in West Virginia, Colonial Revival architecture in West Virginia, Works Progress Administration in West Virginia, Buildings and structures completed in 1935

Morgantown High School

Morgantown High School is a high school located in Morgantown, West Virginia. The institution has existed since 1883 while operating on its current campus since 1927. Students largely come from one of the three feeder schools, South Middle School, Suncrest Middle School and St. Francis de sales central catholic.

Located at 39.6242, -79.9564 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1883, Buildings and structures in Morgantown, West Virginia, Public high schools in West Virginia, Schools in Monongalia County, West Virginia

WWVU-FM

WWVU-FM (a.k.a. The Moose) is a student run college radio station serving Morgantown, West Virginia and greater Monongalia County, WV. It is owned by West Virginia University. Main offices are located at the WVU Mountainlair, on the Downtown Campus. Its transmitter is located around University High School (Morgantown). U92 was nominated for Station Of The Year by the College Music Journal.

Located at 39.636, -79.944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
West Virginia University, Radio stations in West Virginia

West Virginia University Downtown Library

The West Virginia University Downtown Library Complex is located between Clark Hall and White Hall on the West Virginia University Downtown Campus in Morgantown, West Virginia. It is one of four WVU libraries along with the Evansdale, Law, and Health Sciences. The building consists of two separate libraries – Charles C. Wise, Jr. Library and Downtown Library.

Located at 39.6332, -79.9539 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
West Virginia University campus, Libraries in West Virginia, University and college academic libraries in the United States, Library buildings completed in 1931, Library buildings completed in 2002

Morgantown Municipal Ice Arena

The Morgantown Municipal Ice Arena or Morgantown Ice Arena is a 500-seat multi purpose arena located in Morgantown, West Virginia. The ice arena has a NHL regulation-sized ice sheet It is also the home to the West Virginia Mountaineers men's ice hockey team competing at the ACHA Division I level in the College Hockey Mid-America. as well as the an auxiliary team competing at the Division II level of the ACHA.

Located at 39.6105, -79.9583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
West Virginia Mountaineers, Indoor arenas in the United States, Indoor ice hockey venues in the United States, College ice hockey venues in the United States

Federal Correctional Institution, Morgantown

The Federal Correctional Institution, Morgantown (FCI Morgantown) is a minimum-security United States federal prison for male inmates in West Virginia. It is operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, a division of the United States Department of Justice. FCI Morgantown is located in the city of Morgantown in northern West Virginia and approximately 160 miles northeast of Charleston, the state capital.

Located at 39.6017, -79.9494 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Monongalia County, West Virginia, Prisons in West Virginia