Wellford, West Virginia Explained

Wellford is an unincorporated community in Kanawha County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.

History

A post office called Wellford was established in 1889, and remained in operation until 1951.[1] The community most likely was named after the local Wellford family.[2]

References

38.5306°N -81.3397°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 4 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. 664.

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