Abbott, West Virginia Explained

Abbott
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:West Virginia#USA
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of West Virginia
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:West Virginia
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Upshur
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2000
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation Ft:1489
Coordinates:38.9217°N -80.3214°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Blank Name:GNIS ID
Blank Info:1553685

Abbott is an unincorporated community in Upshur County, West Virginia, United States.

History

A post office was established at Abbott in 1901, and remained in operation until 1942.[1] The postmaster, Charles A. Abbott, gave the community his name.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 17 February 2015.
  2. Book: Kenny, Hamill. West Virginia Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, Including the Nomenclature of the Streams and Mountains. 1945. The Place Name Press. Piedmont, WV. 72.