Potomac, West Virginia
Potomac is an unincorporated community in Ohio County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.[1]
History
A post office called Potomac was established in 1872, and remained in operation until 1902.[2] Despite its name, the community is not located on the Potomac River.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Potomac, West Virginia
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
- ↑ Kenny, Hamill (1945). West Virginia Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, Including the Nomenclature of the Streams and Mountains. Piedmont, WV: The Place Name Press. p. 502.
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Coordinates: 40°09′10″N 80°31′45″W / 40.15278°N 80.52917°W
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