Rock Cave, West Virginia

Rock Cave
Rock Cave
Location within the state of West Virginia
Rock Cave
Rock Cave (the United States)
Coordinates: 38°50′12″N 80°20′33″W / 38.83667°N 80.34250°W / 38.83667; -80.34250
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyUpshur
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
319
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
26215, 26234
Area code304

Rock Cave is a census designated unincorporated community in Upshur County, West Virginia, United States. The town is located southwest of Buckhannon at the junction of West Virginia Route 4 with County Routes 11/2 and 20/28.

As of the 2020 census, Rock Cave had a population of 319.

Throughout the community's history, Rock Cave has been known as Bob Town, Centerville, and Centreville.

The community's name is a corruption of Rock Lava, which referred to rocks purportedly of volcanic origin unearthed near the town site.

Rock Cave's public schools are operated by Upshur County Schools .