Pisgah, West Virginia Explained

Pisgah
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:Preston
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:2077
Coordinates:39.6447°N -79.7567°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Blank Name:GNIS ID
Blank Info:1544953

Pisgah is an unincorporated community in Preston County, West Virginia, United States.

History

Pisgah started as a small community known as Flat Rock.[1] In 1881, the Pisgah Methodist Church opened in the community and a post office and school came shortly after. Because they also shared the name "Pisgah," the community changed its name as well.[2]

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. 492.
  2. Web site: History of the Church. 26 September 2012.