Maggie, West Virginia Explained

Maggie is an unincorporated community in Mason County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.

History

A post office called Maggie was established in 1887 and remained in operation until 1935.[1] The community was named after a woman named Maggie, who was instrumental in establishing a post office for the town.[2]

References

38.9456°N -82.0886°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. 397.