Algoma, West Virginia Explained

Algoma
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:West Virginia#USA
Pushpin Label Position:top
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:McDowell
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2000
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:37.4189°N -81.4258°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Postal Code:24807
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1534873

Algoma is an unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States. Algoma is located adjacent to the town of Northfork. Its post office was established in 1891 and discontinued in 1988.[1] Algoma most likely was derived from the Algonquin language.[2]

The Algoma Coal and Coke Company Store was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.

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Notes and References

  1. Helbock, Richard W. (2004) United States Post Offices, Volume VI - The Mid-Atlantic, p. 19 Scappoose, Oregon: La Posta Publications
  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. 75.