Barn, West Virginia Explained

Barn is an unincorporated community in Mercer County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.

History

A post office called Barn was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1940.[1] A large barn near the original town site caused the name to be selected.[2]

References

37.5758°N -81.1792°W

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. 94.

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