Stumptown, West Virginia Explained

Stumptown, West Virginia
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:West Virginia#USA
Pushpin Label:Stumptown
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:West Virginia
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Gilmer
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 M:221
Elevation Ft:725
Coordinates:38.8489°N -80.9939°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Postal Code:25280
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:1555732

Stumptown is an unincorporated community in Gilmer County, West Virginia, United States, at the confluence of the left and right forks of Steer Creek.[1] It was named for Michael Stump III, a pioneer settler.[2] [3] It lies at an elevation of 725 feet (221 m). The Stumptown Post Office opened May 29, 1883 and closed February 1, 1997.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: West Virginia Atlas & Gazetteer . 1997 . . Yarmouth, Me. . 0-89933-246-3 . 34.
  2. Web site: HISTORIC STUMP FAMILY WAS 'FRUITFUL' - Family Brought Life To Region, Recalling The Michael Stumps. Weaver. Bob. May 25, 2016. The Hur Herald. Hur Herald Publishing. March 30, 2016.
  3. 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. 609.
  4. Web site: USPS - Display Post Offices by Discontinued Date . 2012-04-06 . dead . https://archive.today/20131129102611/http://webpmt.usps.gov/pmt015.cfm . 2013-11-29 .