Walgrove, West Virginia Explained
Walgrove is an unincorporated community in Kanawha County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.
History
A post office called Walgrove was established in 1917, and remained in operation until 1937.[1] The community was named for a grove of walnut trees near the original town site.[2]
References
38.4639°N -81.4369°W
Notes and References
- Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 4 June 2016.
- 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. 654.