Apple Grove West Virginia Map

About Apple Grove, West Virginia

Apple Grove is a locality in Mason County, West Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 202. The population density is 37.4 people per km². Apple Grove is located at 38.6651°N, 82.1690°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 25502.

Apple Grove rests where the land begins to gently roll, a place where the Ohio River’s broad, unhurried sweep defines the western edge of Mason County. It lies 22.6 miles north-east of Huntington, WV (from Huntington, WV: bearing 41°T), and is situated 7.5 miles south-south-east of Gallipolis Ferry. Here, the terrain is a study in subtle transitions: steep, wooded hillsides give way to fertile bottomlands, the very air often carrying the damp, earthy scent of the river and the deep shade of the Appalachian foothills. The light, especially in late afternoon, softens the sharp angles of the landscape, painting the oak and maple leaves in hues of burnished gold and deep russet, a quiet beauty that seems to seep from the very soil. The occasional weathered barn, its paint long surrendered to the elements, stands as a stoic sentinel against the vast green backdrop, a testament to lives lived in close communion with this land. Historically, Apple Grove’s fortunes have been tied to the river and the fertile ground it nourishes. Though not a major industrial hub, its economy has long been rooted in agriculture, with fruit orchards once dotting the hillsides, giving the settlement its name. The river provided a vital artery for commerce, and the echoes of steamboats and barges still seem to whisper on the breeze for those who listen closely. While the grander agricultural ventures may have faded, a resilient spirit persists, evident in the small farms and the quiet diligence of its residents. The sense of place in Apple Grove is one of enduring connection, a quiet understanding that life here unfolds at a pace dictated by the seasons and the steady, ancient rhythm of the Ohio.

About This Apple Grove Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Apple Grove, West Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.665084, -82.169034. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Apple Grove and Mason County.

Detailed location data for Apple Grove includes the ZIP code (24844), telephone area code (304), county seat of Mason County (Point Pleasant), and school district assignment (Mason County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Apple Grove is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.