Rinehart, West Virginia Explained

Rinehart is an unincorporated community in Harrison County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.

History

A post office called Rinehart was established in 1901, and remained in operation until 1953.^[1] The community was named after Hollis Rinehart, the builder of a nearby railroad tunnel.^[2]

References

39.4239°N -80.5164°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. 531.