Edwight, West Virginia Explained

Edwight
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:Raleigh
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:984
Coordinates:37.8844°N -81.5322°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Blank Name:GNIS ID
Blank Info:1538565

Edwight is an unincorporated community in Raleigh County, West Virginia. Edwight was also known as Launa.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Kenny, Hamill. West Virginia Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, Including the Nomenclature of the Streams and Mountains. Edwight is located at the confluence of Marsh Fork of Coal River and Hazy Creek. At one time it was the site of a coal mine and community. There were approximately one hundred homes, post office, school, and several commercial businesses located there in the 1940's.. 1945. The Place Name Press. Piedmont, WV. 223.