Orton, West Virginia Explained

Orton is an unincorporated community in Gilmer County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.

History

A post office called Orton was established in 1909, and remained in operation until 1963.[1] The community was named after Orton Mollohan, an early settler.[2]

References

38.835°N -80.9283°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. 462.

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