Losie, West Virginia Explained

Losie is an extinct town in Calhoun County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.

History

A post office called Losie was established in 1904, and remained in operation until 1951.^[1] The community was named after Losie Smith, the wife of an early settler.^[2]

References

38.6781°N -81.0358°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 2 May 2016.
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. 386.