Staten, West Virginia Explained

Staten is an unincorporated community in Calhoun County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.

History

A post office called Staten was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1966.^[1] The community was named after Staten Island, New York.^[2]

References

38.8703°N -81.0489°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 2 June 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. 600.