West, West Virginia Explained

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

History

A post office called West was established in 1864, and remained in operation until 1953.[1] The origin of the name West is obscure; it might be named after the local West family.[2]

References

39.6783°N -80.6697°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. 665.

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