Bergoo, WV

Bergoo is a census-designated place in Webster County, West Virginia, United States. The 2020 census counted 64 residents. Bergoo lies at the confluence of the Elk River and Leatherwood Creek. Bergoo was formerly known as Leatherwood, taking its name from the creek. In Bergoo, history and present-day settings sit close enough to belong to the same local picture. The map tells the story in Bergoo, where earlier chapters remain visible in current streets, buildings, and gathering places. Some say Bergoo was the name of a local Indian, while others believe the community was named after Burgoo, a type of stew.