Potomac, West Virginia
Unincorporated community in West Virginia, US
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 May 2, 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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Municipalities and communities of Ohio County, West Virginia, United States
County seat: Wheeling
- Wheeling‡
- Triadelphia
- West Liberty
- Bethlehem
- Clearview
- Valley Grove
communities
- Betty Zane
- Clinton
- Eden
- Elm Grove
- Greggsville
- Mount Echo
- Mozart‡
- Point Mills
- Potomac
- Roneys Point
- Twilight
- Valley Camp
‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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- United States portal
40°09′10″N 80°31′45″W / 40.15278°N 80.52917°W / 40.15278; -80.52917
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