Elkhorn, West Virginia
# Elkhorn, West Virginia

Elkhorn is an unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States. Elkhorn lies on U.S. Route 52 and takes its name from the creek that flows through the community.

The John J. Lincoln House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.

## Notable person

* Fuzzy Haskins (June 8, 1941 – March 16, 2023), American musician: born in Elkhorn.
* Angie Turner King (1905-2004), chemist, mathematician, and educator; born in Elkhorn.

## Climate

The climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Elkhorn has a marine west coast climate, abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps.

