Leander, West Virginia Explained

Leander is an unincorporated community in Fayette County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.

History

The community was named in honor of Leander Brown, a businessperson in the railroad industry.[1]

References

38.1911°N -81.0081°W

Notes and References

  1. 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. 365.

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