
Pinch, West Virginia
Pinch, West Virginia (WV), is a community near the Elk River on Pinch Creek in Kanawha County. It is situated in a small levels separated from the river by a narrow ridge. Pinch is home to the Pinch Reunion, established in 1902 to further “civic, religious, and educational standards of the community.” The reunion grounds on Rockwood Glen include a historic pavilion, which continues to host public gatherings, including the annual August reunion.
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Location
Pinch is located on Kanawha County Route 47 approximately two miles south of Elkview, West Virginia, and the I-79 expressway, four miles northeast of Big Chimney, West Virginia, 12 miles northeast of Charleston, West Virginia.
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Regional Information
Pinch is located in the Metro Valley Region in western West Virginia.

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