Aurora, West Virginia
Aurora, West Virginia | |
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Location in Preston County and the state of West Virginia. | |
| Coordinates: 39°19′27″N 79°33′16″W / 39.32417°N 79.55444°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Preston |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.109 sq mi (5.46 km2) |
| • Land | 2.109 sq mi (5.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,644 ft (806 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 201 |
| • Density | 95/sq mi (37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1556729 |
Aurora is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in southeastern Preston County, West Virginia, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 201. Aurora is located on U.S. Route 50 between the Maryland state line and the town of Rowlesburg. Cathedral State Park is located to the east of Aurora's post office.